The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 546
Mary
Estimate £120 - £150
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Description
Mary, Regent, complimentary gilt-copper medal, 1690, by James and Norbert Roettier, draped bust right, her hair tied back MARIA II DG MAG BR FR ET HIB REGINA, rev., full moon in majesty shines through clouds and stars over landscape, VELVT INTER IGNES LVNA MINORES, 49mm (MI 704/111; Eim. 320; vL III, 395). Richly gilt, a few minor edge nicks and marks, nearly extremely fine.
Provenance: Artemide Aste Auction, 18 June, 2010 (lot 3862).