The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 556
William III
Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £450
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Description
William III, Peace restored William's throne established, oval silver medal, 1691, by D. Koene, bust right over arms, his hair high, rays above, WILHELMUS III DG BRITANNIARUM IMPERAT, rev., four warriors representing England, Scotland, Ireland and Holland, defend an orange tree, CAUSA DEI EST, lettered edge, REGNA MARI TERRAQUE TEGIT. TEGITURQUE VICISSIM, 38mm x 33.5mm (MI 45/232; Eim. 342). Good very fine and toned.
Provenance: Classical Numismatic Group Auction, 15 September, 2010 (lot 1580); ex. Spink, June 1978 and Papillon Collection (not in Bonham's auction).