The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 523
William of Orange lands at Torbay
Estimate £200 - £250 | Hammer £180
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Description
William of Orange lands at Torbay, cast silver medal, 1688, by George Bower, laureate and armoured bust of William right, rev., William on horseback leads his army, the fleet beyond, to the fore a warrior raises Justice, TERRAS ASTRÆA REUISIT, 49mm (MI 639/64; Eim 297B; MH 76; vL III, 353). Very fine.
Provenance: Bt Baldwin, March 2011.