The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 503

Charles II

Estimate £1,200 - £1,500 | Hammer £1100

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Description

Charles II, silver Presentation medal (1683), by John Roettiers, armoured bust right with mantle and long hair, CAROL II DG ANGL SCOT FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., lion atop plumed helm over richly garnished Royal arms within Garter, Lion and Unicorn supporters at sides, 53.5mm (MI 595/277; Eim 267). Good extremely fine, scarce.

Provenance: Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1999 (3678).