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

Lot 536

William and Mary

Estimate £700 - £900 | Hammer £700

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Description

William and Mary, Coronation 1689, a Dutch silver medal, unsigned, conjoined busts right, he crowned and in armour, long hair falls over lace collar and wearing Garter Collar and George, she with pearl necklace, rev., crowned oval shield of Royal arms, seven smaller shields around, PRINC AVR ET NASS HIC TERRÆ LÆTITIA, 43.5mm (MI 674/47; vL III, 383). Extremely fine and toned, very rare.

Provenance: Busso Peus Auction, 4 November, 2011 (lot 2776).