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Click here to subscribeOliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, copper medal, 1653, in the style of Thomas Simon and signed T.S., but struck in Geneva, draped and armoured bust three-quarters right, OLIV DG RP ANG SCO ET HIB PRO, rev., lion displaying arms of the Protectorate, PAX QVAERITVR BELLO, 34mm (MI 410/46; Eim. 189; M. Lessen, BNJ 1979, p.95, copy 1; Platt I, p. 340). Very fine. Provenance: Ex E. K. Barnsdale Collection, Spink, New York, 11 December, 2001 (lot 26).
Mary, Princess of Holland and her son Prince William, silver medal, 1654, by Pieter van Abeele (1608-1684), formed of two clichés joined by the rim, bust of Mary left against a scrolled floral background, wearing pearl earing and necklace and pearls in her hair, MARIA DG PRINCEPS M BRIT AVRANT DOTARIA ETC, signed behind bust, rev., bust of the infant prince three-quarters right wearing feathered bonnet, wide border of oranges around, legend on scroll, WILHELMVS III DG PRINC ARAVS ETC, AN 1654, 64.5mm (MI 417/55; Eim. 192; vL II, 375; Scher [1997] 18; Fred. 1e/2c; Farquhar III, 7). Light tooling on reverse, extremely fine and an attractive child portrait. Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 3 May, 2001 (lot 805).
Prince William III (1650-1689-1694-1702; stadtholder 1672-1689), the education of the Prince, silver medal, 1654, by Pieter van Abeele (1608-1684), formed of two clichés joined by the rim, bust of the infant prince three-quarters right wearing feathered bonnet, wide border of oranges around, legend on scroll, WILHELMVS III DG PRINC ARAVS ETC, AN 1654, rev., the infant Prince stands before Minerva, seated left, with shield and spear and owl at her feet, points to the name יְהֹוָה radiating above, TIME DEVM, 64.5mm (obv. as MI 417/55; vL II, 388; Scher [1997] 18; Fred. 1e/2c; Farquhar III, 7; Weiss Fig 25). Good very fine, reverse deeply toned. Provenance: Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 3 May, 2001 (lot 804).
James Ashe (d. 1671), member of Parliament for Bath, and active Parliamentarian, an 18th century uniface oval silver restitutional portrait medal, by Stuart in imitation of a 17th century medal, bust left, his hair long and over collar, IACOBVS ASCHEVS AET 56 (cf MI p. 422, un-numbered entry), 35.5 x 30.5mm, in 18th century snakeskin case. Extremely fine and very rare. When making his series of restitutional medals it would seem that Stuart was misinformed and copied a Dutch medal of one James Pasch, aged 36, and made him into James Ashe, aged 56. Ashe is an important figure in the history of Bath, being elected MP in 1640 and again in 1656. He was later appointed Recorder for the City. He married Margerey Harrinton in 1652. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 September, 2006 (lot 1256); ex Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1988 (lot 37) Collection; and Spink Auction, 13 October, 1982 (lot 157); ex Papillion, (lot 37)
Oliver Cromwell and Tommaso Aniello (1622-1647), called Masaniello, compared, silver medal, 1658, by O (Wouter) Müller, formed of two clichés joined by the rim, bust of Cromwell almost full-face, wearing plain collar over armour, classical soldiers to either side holding wreath above his head, legend in cartouche below, OLIVER CROMWELL PROTECTOR V ENGEL SCHOTL YRLAN 1658, rev., bust of Masaniello almost full-face, hair short, shirt open at the neck, between two sailors supporting a crown over his head, MAS`ANIELLO VISSCHER EN CONINCK V. NAPELS 1647., stippled field to both sides, 71.5mm (MI 432/78; vL II, 364, 3; Eim. 198; Scher, The Proud Republic, 26; Platt I, p. 345; Weiss Fig 3). Extremely fine and very rare. Cromwell had little in common with Masaniello other than republican ideals. The latter was the leader of a revolt in Naples in 1647 against a tax that was levied on fruit. The tax was repealed on 13 July, but Masaniello was assassinated by dissident members of his own party three days later. Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 3 May, 2001 (lot 827).
Oliver Cromwell, death 1658, silver medal, by Thomas Simon, a later cast of a struck medal, laureate and armoured bust left, OLIVAR DG BP ANG SCO HIB &c PROTECTOR, rev., shepherd with flock by tree, NON DEFITIENT OLIVA …, 21mm x 19mm (cf MI 433/82; Eimer 202; Platt II, pp. 25-26). Beautifully worked, extremely fine. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 10 May, 2013 (lot 3017)
Oliver Cromwell, death 1658, silver medal, a late 18th century restitution of Thomas Simon`s medal by Stuart, laureate and armoured bust left, OLIVAR DG BP ANG SCO HIB &c PROTECTOR, rev., shepherd with flock by tree, NON DEFITIENT OLIVA …, 21mm x 19mm (cf MI 433/82; Eimer 202; Platt II, p. 26). Beautifully worked, extremely fine. Provenance: Baldwin`s Auction, 10 May, 2013 (lot 3018)
Oliver Cromwell, death 1658, gold medal, struck in Holland, in imitation of Thomas Simon`s medal, laureate bust left, OLIVAR D G RP ANG SCO HIB PRO, rev., olive tree, a shepherd beneath, NON DEFITIENT OLIVA SEP 3 1658, milled edge, 28.5mm (MI 434/84; Eim. 201; vL II, 420). Choice extremely fine.
Charles II, Restoration, small heart-shaped silver locket, crowned bust left with long hair, C - R to either side, the base engraved in two lines, empty of content, 27 x 21mm (cf Heckett 143; for portrait type), integral twisted silver wire suspension loop. Much as made, toned and nearly extremely fine, very rare. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett.
Charles II, Restoration, small heart-shaped silver locket [1660], applied bust of Charles right, C - R engraved to either side, plain base and empty of content, 23 x 19mm (cf MI pl.XL, 18; Heckett 137), small integral suspension loop. Very fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby, 25 May, 1977 (lot 137); ex George Thorn Drury Collection, Sotheby 29 November, 1965 (lot 10, part).
Charles II, Restoration, small heart-shaped silver locket [1660], applied bust of Charles right, C - R engraved to either side, base with cupid firing arrow to right, empty of content, 23.5 x 19mm (cf MI pl. XL, 18, obv.; Heckett 138, this piece). Very fine and rare. The Heckett catalogue describes the base (with imagination) as "stamped with a figure of St. Michael (?)". Provenance: Ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby, 25 May, 1977 (lot 137); ex Helen Farquhar Collection, Glendining, 25 April, 1955 (lot 268, part).
Charles II, Restoration silver cliché badge, crowned bust left, long hair falls over robe, wearing Garter Collar, C - R to either side, 19.5mm (unpublished; cf MI 447/26; pl XLI, 8). An unusually well made piece with a good portrait, good very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Lockdales Auction 89 (lot 1481).
Charles II (1660-1685), Restoration, 1660, cast silver-gilt Badge, by Thomas Rawlins (often attributed to Thomas Simon), bust right with long flowing hair, CAROLVS II DG MAGNÆ BRIT FRA ET HIB REX, rev., three crowns on branches of a leafless oak, TANDEM REVIRESCET, 34.5mm (MI 453/38; Eim. 215, var.; Farquhar 1905, 273), shaped suspension loop. Very fine, a contemporary cast of what is normally a hollow medal made of two struck clichés joined by a wide rim. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, List, March, 2003 (no. 236).
Charles II, the Embarkation at Scheveningen, silver medal, 1660, by Pieter van Abeele (1608-1684), formed of two clichés joined by the rim, bust three-quarters right, hair long and wearing cravat and Garter George on chain, CAROLUS II DG MAGNA BRIT FRA ET HIB REX, rev., Fame flies over fleet, holding scroll, legend around, IN NOMINE MEO EXALTABITUR CORNU EIUS. PSAL 89, and below in shell, "S M is uit Hollant van Scheveling …", 68.5mm (MI 455/44; Eim. 210; vL II, 462; Scher [1997] 20; Fred 13b/16h; Platt II, p. 357; MH 42; Weiss Fig 4). Good very fine and toned, slight bruise in field behind head.
Charles II, Restoration, the landing at Dover, silver medal, 1660, by John Roettiers, armoured bust of the king right, hair long, wearing the Garter George on ribbon, within two olive branches, legend in double lines around, CAROLUS II DG MAGN BRITANN FRANC ET HIBERN REX, and above, DEUM PROVIDENTIAL ATQ MISERICORDIA VIVO and below, ANNO RESERATEA SALUTIS 1660 DIE 29 MAII, rev., watched by the eye of Providence, Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia await on shore for the approaching ship`s arrival, offering the three crowns on a cushion, SI DEUS EST CUSTOS QUIS MEUS HOSTIS ERIT, 57mm (MI 457/48; Eim. 211 var.; vL II, 464; Platt II, p. 357; MH 46). Extremely fine with deep tone. A sail on the ship`s mizzen mast carries the inscription, IPSO FAVENTE COELO. The obverse die flaw, which is found on all specimens, is here at an early stage. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
Charles II, the Restoration, "Gigantomachia", silver medal, 1660, by George Bower, bust left, hair long, with lace cravat and wearing the robes, Collar and George of the Order of the Garter, CAROLVS. II. DEO. GRATIA. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX, rev., Jupiter, seated on his eagle, hurls his thunderbolts onto the giants who lie prostrate in a desolate landscape, signed `G Bower. F` on a rock below, ornamental border both sides, 63.5mm (MI 458/50; Eim. 213; Platt II, p. 357). A superb medal, extremely fine and very rare. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 20 May, 2003 (lot 1188).
Charles II, The Restoration, "INVIDIA MAIOR", silver medal, 1660, by George Bower, laureate and draped armoured bust right, rev., Britannia as Pallas pierces the prone figure of Envy with her spear, 35mm (MI 459/52; Eim 216; vL II, 461). Good extremely fine with light tone, extremely rare. MI speculates that the medal alludes to the pardon granted by the king to many supporters of the Commonwealth. From an old Dutch collection and contained in a pierced card holder. Provenance: Schulman auction, 4 November, 2011 (lot 1074)
Charles II, Coronation 1661, the official medal, in gold, by Thomas Simon, crowned bust right, wearing ornate lace cravat and wearing Garter Collar and George, CAROLVS II DG ANG SCO FR ET HI REX, rev., the King enthroned, crowned by Peace, EVERSO MISSVS SVCCVRRERE SECLO …, 29.5mm; 12.0g (MI 472/76; Eim. 221; vL II, 470; Woll. v; H & P pl. 30, 6; ; Platt II, p. 358; Farquhar I, 229). A superb specimen, virtually mint state & rich in colour. The medal, when silver, was struck for distribution at the Ceremony on Tuesday, 23rd April, 1661, as noted by Samuel Pepys, "And three times the King at Arms went to the three open places on the scaffold, and proclaimed, that if any one could show any reason why Charles Stewart should not be King of England, that now he should come and speak. And a Generall Pardon also was read by the Lord Chancellor, and meddalls flung up and down by my Lord Cornwallis, of silver, but I could not come by any." MI notes that Simon was paid £110 for making the medal and continues that it "has never been surpassed fore minuteness and delicacy of work".
Charles II, Coronation 1661, the official medal, in silver, by Thomas Simon, crowned bust right, wearing ornate lace cravat and wearing Garter Collar and George, CAROLVS II DG ANG SCO FR ET HI REX, rev., the King enthroned, crowned by Peace, EVERSO MISSVS SVCCVRRERE SECLO …, 29.5mm (MI 472/76; Eim. 221; vL II, 470; Woll. v; H & P pl. 30, 6; ; Platt II, p. 358; Farquhar I, 229). Very fine. The medal was struck for distribution at the Coronation Ceremony. See footnote to previous lot.
Charles II, Coronation 1661, silvered-copper medal, unsigned [by Thomas Rawlins], crowned bust left, long hair over lace collar, wearing Garter Collar and George, legend ends CORO , rev., Charles as a shepherd, DIXI CVSTODIAM - XXIII APRIL 1661, plain edge, 33mm (MI 475/81, listed only as Æ gilt; Eim. 220 var ). Some discolouration to the silver, otherwise better than very fine, very rare. Provenance: Ex. Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 15 March, 2011 (lot 1032, as MI 474/80); Croydon Coin Auctions, September 1995.
Charles II, marriage to Catherine of Braganza, silver medal, 1662, by George Bower, laureate and armoured bust of Charles right, the armour with lion shoulder-plate, CAROLVS II DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., bust of Catherine right, her hair held back with small Portuguese tiara, CATHARINA DG MAG BRIT FRAN HIB REG, lettered edge, HINC PROGENIEM VIRTVTE FVTVRAM EGREGIAM ET TOTV QVÆ VIRIBVS OCCVPET ORBVM, 54mm (MI 482/94). Nearly extremely fine. The medal is most usually found with the edge reading SIC SINE FINE DVOS AMBIAT VNVS AMOR, whilst others are found with a plain edge. This, in common with the specimen in the Ashmolean Museum [Bodley Collection], has the error ORBVM for ORBEM. Provenance: Leipziger Münzhandlung Auction, 20 April, 2013 (lot 1039).
Charles II, marriage to Catherine of Braganza, small heart-shaped silver locket [1662], crowned bust of Charles right, C - R engraved to either side, base with bust of Catherine of Braganza to left, her hair layered, empty of content, 20 x 15mm, (cf MI pl.XLVI, 10; Millett 2004, 245; Heckett 143), small integral suspension loop. Very fine and rare. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, the "Golden Medal", silver marriage medal, 1662, by John Roettier, laureate and armoured bust of Charles right, CAROLVS II DEI G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., bust of Catherine to right, hair tied back, with love-lock falling to shoulder, CATHARINA DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HIBER REGINA, 43mm (MI 489/111; Eim. 224; Farquhar I, 255; vL II, 471). Extremely fine, light tone to reverse but darker on obverse.
Queen Catherine as St. Catherine, complimentary silver medal, 1662, by John Roettier, unsigned, bust of Catherine of Braganza right, CATHARINA DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HIBER REGINA, rev., St. Catherine standing facing, a broken wheel beside her, PIETATE INSIGNIS, 43mm, unidentified punch mark in obverse margin (MI 490/112). Very fine, somewhat uneven tone. Provenance: Stack`s, Bowers & Ponterio Auction, 7-8 November, 2013 (lot 20689).
Catherine of Braganza, uniface silver portrait medallet, c. 1662, believed from a model by Abraham Simon, probably made for insertion into jewellery, her draped bust left, hair tied back in net and falling in ringlets, 15.5 x 14mm (MI 492/117, illus.). A delightful small portrait, very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
Louis XIV, the cession of Dunkirk, copper medal, 1662, by J. Mauger and (rev) Thomas Bernard, youthful bust of Louis XIV right, LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISS, rev., kneeling figure of Dunkirk, the prow of galley behind, offers the town keys to standing figure of Louis XIV, DUNKERCA ACQUISITA, 41mm (MI 498/128; Divo -). Good extremely fine. Louis paid the sum of 5 million livres to Charles II and on 1 December, 1662, he made a public entry into the city. From the series of medals depicting Medallic History of Louis XIV. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin Auction, 7 July, 2004 (lot 21).
James, Duke of York, and Lord High Admiral of England, the Battle of Lowestoft, lead or pewter medal, 1665, by J. Roettiers, draped and armoured bust of James right, IACOBVS DVX EBOR ET ALBAN DOM MAGN ADMIRALLVS ANGLIÆ, rev., scene of the action, NEC MINOR IN TERRIS, 77.5mm (MI 504/142; Eim. 228; vL II, 505; MH 55; Farquhar II, 241; Weiss FIG 10). Some bruising, very fine, rare. James distinguished himself at the Battle of Lowestoft, fought on 3rd June, 1665, at which 24 Dutch ships were captured or destroyed. Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 14 December, 2004 (lot 1177).
Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), naval action with the Dutch, 1666, struck silver medal, by Christoffel Adolfszoon, armoured bust of de Ruyter turned slightly left, wearing Collar and Badge of of the Order of St. Michael, a mantle tied at the shoulder, MICHAEL DE RVITER PROVINCIARVM CONFOEDERAT …, rev., a naval engagement with, to the front, a dismasted ship on fire, a small boat alongside, in ex. PVGNANDO, 70mm (MI 522/169; Eim. 239; vL III, 176; MH 568). A superb example with extraordinary detail in the reverse design, good extremely fine and very rare. Issued following his success in the Four Days Battle fought in June 1666. The obverse image is taken from the portrait by Ferdinand Bol, painted after the action. Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 3 May, 2001 (lot 793).
Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), ships burnt in the Medway, 1667, a cast bronze complimentary medal, by Pieter van Abeele, bust of de Ruyter facing in armour and cravat, wearing Collar and Order, MICHIEL ADr DE RVYTER R L ADM V HOLL E WESTV Ec, rev., garnished shield of arms, ANNO 1667, 72mm (MI 526/174, obv.; MH 578; Frederiks 22/22). Almost very fine and darkly patinated. The medal a cast of a silver piece made in two separate halves and united at the rim. Provenance: Peuss Auction, 31 October 2013 (lot 1241).
Charles II, The Peace of Breda, "Favente Deo", copper medal, 1667, by John Roettiers, laureate and draped bust right, CAROLVS SECVNDVS DEI GRATIA MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., Britannia seated on rocks by the sea-shore, holding spear and shield, the fleet sails beyond, FAVENTE DEO, in ex, BRITANNIA, lettered edge, CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITUTOR AVGVSTVS, 56.5mm (MI.535/185; Eim. 241var.; vL II, 522). Good very fine and unpublished in copper. Provenance: Bt. eBay, February, 2010.
Charles II, The Peace of Breda, "Favente Deo", silver medal, 1667, by John Roettiers, laureate bust right, CAROLVS SECVNDVS DEI GRATIA MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., Britannia seated on rocks by the sea-shore, holding spear and shield, the fleet sails beyond, FAVENTE DEO, in ex, BRITANNIA, lettered edge, CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITUTOR AVGVSTVS, 56.5mm (MI 535/186; Eim. 241; MH 64; vL II, 522). Very fine. Provenance: Bt. R. Gladdle.
Charles II, The Peace of Breda, "Favente Deo", silver medal, 1667, by John Roettiers, laureate bust right, CAROLVS SECVNDVS DEI GRATIA MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., Britannia seated on rocks by the sea-shore, holding spear and shield, the fleet sails beyond, FAVENTE DEO, in ex, BRITANNIA, lettered edge, CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITUTOR AVGVSTVS, 56.5mm (MI.535/186; Eim. 241; MH 65; vL II, 522). Very fine and toned. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 3 May, 2011 (lot 15).
Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox (1647-1702), beauty at the Court of Charles II, portrait medal, c.1667, by John Roettier, a lead backed electrotype copy of the 19th century striking, bust left, loosely draped, her hair drawn up and with plain diadem, 70mm (MI 541/195; MI pl LV, 1). Good very fine and reproducing the usual flaws and rust marks. See footnote to previous lot. The electrotype process was a product of the 1840`s and this piece probably dates from that time.
Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox (1647-1702), beauty at the Court of Charles II, silver uniface oval plaquette, c. 1667, her loosely draped bust left, a love-lock falling to shoulder, stippled field, 80mm x 67mm (unlisted in MI or MI plates). Extremely fine and extremely rare. See footnote to previous lot 470 Provenance: Ex. Michael Hall Collection, Baldwin Auction, 10 May, 2010 (lot 649).
John Maitland, Second Earl and First Duke of Lauderdale (1616-1682), silver medal, 1672, by John Roettier, believed struck to commemorate the latter appointment, bust of the Duke right, his hair long and curled, in armour with lion shoulder plate, rev., Minerva seated with shield and spear and, in her left hand, a crested helmet, CONSILIO ET ANIMIS, signed and dated in the exergue, 62mm (MI 550/ 208; Eim. 248; CP 100/10; Platt II, 212). Very fine with the usual die flaw on obverse above the bust. Lauderdale`s career had started in the reign of Charles I and although a party to the King`s surrender at Newcastle, he was against his imprisonment. Captured at the Battle of Worcester he spent the period of the Commonwealth in confinement, being appointed Secretary of State at the Restoration and later High Commissioner of Scotland, virtually ruling that country from 1669 to 1680. One of his various titles was Baron Petersham and he lived in the village at Ham House, now a National Trust property. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 4 October, 2004 (lot 949).
William II of Orange, appointed Stadtholder, Captain and Admiral-General, Dutch silver medal [1672], by Christoffel Adolfszoon, armoured bust right, hair long and wearing cravat and Garter George on ribbon, signed CA on truncation, WILHELMVS III DG PRINC AVR C NAS, rev., standing figure of Pallas Athena, holding spear and shield, with lightning above, an orange tree to right and phoenix amidst flames, NEC SORTE NEC FATO, 56mm (MI - ; vL). Nearly extremely fine and very rare. The reverse legend, NEC SORTE NEC FATO (Not by favour - Not by force), refers to the events of 1672 and the Prince`s claim to a rightful heritage.
Charles II, Liberty of Conscience, silver medal (1672), by Philip Roettiers, laureate, draped and armoured bust right, his hair short, OPTIMO PRINCIPI CARLO II DG M BRIT FRAN ET HIB REGI, rev., Liberty seated on a dais inscribed LIBERTAS, holding a book in her left hand, a sword and cornucopia in her right, FIDEI DEFENSORI RELIGIONIS REFORMATAE PROTECTORI, 58.5mm (MI 553/214; Eim. 249; ). Choice extremely fine, without patination, rare. On 15 March, 1672, Charles II issued his "Royal Declaration of Indulgence.", which extended religious liberty to Protestant nonconformists and Roman Catholics especially, in the case of the latter, lifting the penalties for those who refused to attend Anglican Church services. Provenance: Jean Elsen Auction, 24 October, 2004 (lot 3143).
Charles II, Pattern Farthing, 1676, struck in silver, by John Roettier, laureate bust left with long hair, CAROLVS A CAROLO, rev., Britannia seated left with shield, spear and olive spray, QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO, in ex, BRITANNIA, 26mm (MI 507/117; BMC [Peck] 492). Better than fine. The first Pattern Farthings were dated 1665 and were struck "during that dispute for the Dominion of the Seas". Provenance: Bt. eBay, November, 2009.
Princess Mary [later Queen Mary], marriage to William III, Prince of Orange, silver medal, 1677, by Nicholas Chevalier, unsigned, bust of William right, GVILH III DG PRIN AVR HOL ET WES GV, rev., bust of Mary left wearing pearl necklace and her hair entwined with strings of pearls, MARIA DG AVR PRIN NAT DE IORC, plain edge, 42mm (MI 568/235; vL III, 222; Farquhar III, 12; Weiss Fig 29). A choice example, virtually as struck, with dark tone, rare. This medal was the inspiration for Hautsch`s Coronation medal, see lot 534. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 2 November, 2007 (lot 665).
The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), gilt-silver medal, 1678, by George Bower, bust of Godfrey right, two hands strangling him with his cravat, rev., the Pope watches as Godfrey is murdered by Robert Green, TANTVM RELLIGIO POTVIT, dated on lettered edge, edge inscribed CERVICE FRACTA FIDEM. SVSTVLIT ATLAS XNS 1678, 39mm (MI 577/247, no gilt examples listed; Eim. 257). Choice extremely fine. The murder of Godfrey, supposedly instigated by the Roman Catholics, remains something of a mystery. In December 1678 one Miles Prance, was arrested for conspiracy and confessed that he had taken part in the murder which was committed in the courtyard of Somerset House. Godfrey, he stated, was strangled in the presence of three priests, by Robert Green, Lawrence Hill and Henry Berry and the body was taken to Hampstead. Green, Hill and Berry were arrested and in February 1679 they were hanged. This and the following medals depict various aspects of the story. The reverse legend on this medal is extracted from Lucretius`s De Rerum Natura, part of the famous observation on the evil deeds inspired by religious zeal. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, October, 2008.
The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), silver medal, 1678, by George Bower, bust of Godfrey right, two hands strangling him with his cravat, rev., in a night landscape, Lawrence Hill on horseback supports the body of Godfrey whilst an accomplice walks in front, stars in sky, Primrose Hill beyond, EQVO CREDITE TVCRI, lettered edge, CERVICE FRACTA … 1678, 39.5mm (MI 577/24; Eimer 258a). Extremely fine with pleasing dark tone. See footnote to lot 491. Provenance: Spink Auction, 24 September, 2013 (lot 806); ex Seaby, 1978.
The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), silver medal, 1678, by George Bower, bust of Godfrey right, two hands strangling him with his cravat, rev., a double, reversible, head of the Pope and Devil, ECCLESIA PERVERSA TENET FACIEM DIABOLI, dated on lettered edge, CERVICE FRACTA … 1678, 37.5mm (MI 578/250; Eim. 259). Very fine, some peripheral toning. See footnote to lot 491. Provenance: Ex. Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 15 March, 2011 (lot 1040)
Titus Oates and the Popish Plot, small copper / bronze portrait medal commemorating the Popish Plot, 1678, bust three quarters -left, rev., a man spies on the King, walking by a pond (in St. James`s Park), 18.5mm (MI 580/253). Very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Frank Ernest Macfadyen [Newcastle-on-Tyne] Collection, Sotheby, 15-16 July, 1907 (lot 227), sold with collector`s ticket; Bt D. Fearon, January, 2011.
Anthony Ashley Cooper (1621-1683), Earl of Shaftesbury, released from the Tower, gilt-silver medal, 1681, by George Bower, bust right with long hair and mantle, ANTONIO COMITI DE SHAFTESBVRY, rev., London cityscape from [old] St. Paul`s to the Tower, with London Bridge towards centre, 40.5mm (MI 583/259; Eim. 261). A superb example, choice extremely fine, rare. Anthony Ashley Cooper, prominent politician of the Interregnum and during the reign of King Charles II, whose downfall was to support the claims on the Duke of Monmouth. He was a patron of John Locke. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, October 2008.
Charles II, silver Presentation medal (1683), by John Roettiers, armoured bust right with mantle and long hair, CAROL II DG ANGL SCOT FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., lion atop plumed helm over richly garnished Royal arms within Garter, Lion and Unicorn supporters at sides, 53.5mm (MI 595/277; Eim 267). Good extremely fine, scarce. Provenance: Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1999 (3678).
Louis XIV, the Capture of Coutrai and Dixmude, copper medal, 1683, by J. Mauger, bust right with flowing hair, rev., Mars hands the Treaty of Nijmegen [Nimeguen], to the seated figure of Spain, MARS JUS NEGATUM REPETENS, 41mm (MI - ; Divo 198; vL III, 282; Pax 323). Extremely fine. From the series of medals depicting the Medallic History of Louis XIV. Provenance: Ex Jean Elsen Auction (lot 104).
James II, The Throne Protected, silver medal, 1685, by George Bower, laureate bust of the King right, long hair falling over mantle, IACOBVS II DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HI REX, rev., an angel protects the Crown which is placed on a chair of State, TUTAMEN AB ALTO, 43.5mm (MI 611/18). Nearly extremely fine, toned and rare. Provenance: Spink Auction, 24 September, 2013 (lot 807).
James II, Coronation 1685, the official silver medal, by John Roettier, laureate bust right, rev., wreath on cushion, hand holds crown above, A MILITARI AD REGIAM, 33mm (MI 605/5; Eim. 273; Woll. Vi; Farquhar II, 221), 800 specimens struck. About extremely fine. Provenance: Ex. Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 15 March, 2011 (lot 1043); Bt. Seaby November 1978.
Mary of Modena, Coronation 1685, the official silver medal, by John Roettier, laureate bust right, rev., the Queen seated on a mound, O DEA CERTE, 34mm (MI 606/7; Eim 274; Woll. Vii; Farquhar II, 222), 400 specimens struck. Extremely fine, toned. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 23-24 September, 2008 (lot 706).
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), defeated at the Battle of Sedgmoor, cast bronze medal, 1685, of Dutch manufacture, armoured bust right, hair long and with lace cravat, IACOBVS DVX MONMOUTH, rev., the Duke falls from a column attempting to reach three crowns, military trophies around, PROVIDENTIA, in ex, IMPROVIDENTIA, 42.5mm (MI 614/24). Much as made and without wear, extremely fine and extremely rare. James Scott (1649-1685), Duke of Monmouth, King Charles II`s natural son (with Lucy Waters) who claimed the Protestant throne on the death of his father and was indeed proclaimed King at Taunton on the 20th June, 9 days after landing at Lyme Regis. The medal`s portrait somewhat imitative of that by George Bower (MI 614/25). Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon; ex Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1998 (Lot 77); ex Greta S. Heckett, Sotheby, 25 May, 1977 (Lot 187); ex Cochran Patrick, Sotheby, 8 November, 1949 (Lot 58).
James II, the execution of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, Dutch silver medal, 1685, by Regnier Arondeaux, laureate, draped and armoured bust on a pedestal, set with crowned arms and crossed scepters, sea beyond with ships and Neptune in sea-chariot, IACOBVS II DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., Justice stands over the decapitated bodies of Monmouth and Argyle, their heads on blocks to either side, AMBITIO MALESUADA RUIT, 61.5mm (MI 615/27; Eim 281; vL III 307). Extremely fine. Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 15 March, 2011 (lot 1045); Glendining Auction, 28 November 1990 (lot 44).
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.
The abdication and flight of King James, 1688, centenary commemorated, 1788, white metal medal, unsigned, bust of William III right, rev., James and others rowed down the Thames, he drops the Great Seal over the side of the boat, buildings beyond, JAMES IIDS ABDICATION, 38mm (MI 646/75; BHM 287; Sandwich O/1). Slight corrosion mark, fine. Provenance: Classical Numismatic Group, Auction, 25 May, 2011 (lot 918).
Louis XIV, James II received by Louis XIV, French copper medal, 1689, by J. Mauger, bust right with flowing hair, rev., Gallia, in armour and helmet, receives James II and Queen Mary who holds infant Prince James, PERFUGIUM REGIBUS, 41.5mm (MI 652/8; Divo 225; Woolf 6:1). Choice extremely fine. From the series of medals depicting Medallic History of Louis XIV. Provenance: Bt. U.S.A., August, 2010.
William and Mary, Coronation 1689, a German silver medal, by Philipp Heinrich Müller, laureate and armoured bust of William right, GVLIELMVS REX … PATRIÆ DECVS ANGLIÆ PRÆSIDIVM, rev., a chronogrammatic legend within a Garter decorated with four shields, GVILIEM PRINCEPS AVRIACVS ANGLIAE...., lettered edge, by Friedrich Kleinert, REGIA CREDE MIHI RES EST SUCCURRERE LAPSIS (FK), 49mm (MI 675/50; vL III, 392, 2). A superb specimen, virtually mint state, the obverse lightly toned, very rare. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 3 May, 2011 (lot 17).
William and Mary, Coronation 1689, the festivities at Rotterdam, silver medal, palm tree before river and cityscape, rev bust of William atop triumphal arch, statue of Erasmus and crowds around, 32mm (MI 678/55; vL III, 391; Dugn 4558). Very fine. Examples in silver were distributed to guests at a celebration banquet. Provenance: Bt. eBay, November 2013.
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