The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 509
James II
Estimate £350 - £450 | Hammer £300
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Description
James II, Coronation 1685, the official silver medal, by John Roettier, laureate bust right, rev., wreath on cushion, hand holds crown above, A MILITARI AD REGIAM, 33mm (MI 605/5; Eim. 273; Woll. Vi; Farquhar II, 221), 800 specimens struck. About extremely fine.
Provenance: Ex. Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 15 March, 2011 (lot 1043); Bt. Seaby November 1978.