The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 519
James II and Mary
Estimate £350 - £400 | Hammer £1700
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Description
James II and Mary, the Birth of Prince James, Dutch satirical silver medal, 1688, by Jan Smeltzing, Truth, naked, standing on a snake, holds open the door in a plinth revealing a Jesuit placing Prince James on a cushion, SIC NON HEREDES DEERUNT, rev., the Trojan Horse, Troy burning in the distance, EQUO NUNQUAM TU CREDE BRITANNE, 58mm (MI 630/52; Eim. 291; vL III, 345; CP 50, 6).
The medal struck in the Protestant Netherlands, warns Britain not to trust in the promises of James which, like the Trojan Horse, conceal a treacherous intent.
Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, List June, 2002 (no. 236).