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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).
Peace with Holland - the Peace of Westminster, between England and the United Provinces, European silver medal, 1654, by Sebastian Dadler, Britannia, a harp across her knees and Hollandia, a Belgic lion with arrows at her feet, holding aloft the cap of Liberty, MENTIBUS UNITIS PRISCUS PROCUL ABSIT AMAROR …, rev., a British and a Dutch ship along side on calm sea, their sails furled, a crew member from each ship greet each other, both sterns signed SD, legend in double lines,LUXURIAT GEMINO NEXU TRANQVILL SALO RES - EXCIPIT UNANIMES TOTIUS ORBIS AMOR, 60.5 mm (MI 415/52; Eim. 191; vL II, 371/3; Pax 209; MH 549; Wiencek 149). Choice extremely fine with light tone, very rare. The medal is remembered for the way Dadler has executed such stunning ship portraits. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1177).
Peace with Holland - the Peace of Westminster, between England and the United Provinces, Dutch silver medal, 1654, by Jerian Pool, Neptune, with shields of the Commonwealth and Holland, seated in naval-car drawn by two hippocamps, advances, a Triton blowing horn to either side, radiant background, AMANTIVM IRA AMICITÆ REDINTEGRATIO EST, rev., legend in script in fifteen lines, "Ter Memorie der Vrede, Unie en Confoederatie..." , 60mm (MI 416/53; vL II, 383; Pax 210). Nearly extremely fine, edge bruise on obverse at 2 o`clock, very rare. Provenance: Bt T. Millett, List 2001 (no. 223).
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).
Mary, Queen of Scots and François II, King of France (1544-1549-1560), silver medal or counter, 1560, unsigned, crowned shield of France impaling Scotland and England, MARIA DG FRANCOR SCOTOR REG ETC, rev., two crowns of differing sizes between earth and heavens, in which a third crown formed with stars, ALIAMQVE MORATVR 1560, 32.5mm (MI 96/15; CP.10/10; Feuardent. 11657). Good very fine on full flan, neatly pierced at 10 o`clock (12 o`clock on reverse), very rare. Provenance: J. Scaife Collection, Spink Auction, 30 September, 2005 (lot 527).
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 ??????? 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)
Elizabeth Cleypole [Claypole] (1629-1658), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, oval uniface bronze medal, a Stuart restitution after the medal by John Kirk copying Thomas Simon, struck mid-late 18th century, bust right, her hair in ringlets, wearing necklace, within raised laurel wreath border, 50 x 41mm (MI 431/76; cf. Platt II, p. 40). Extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. eBay, April, 2010.
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 and Tommaso Aniello (1622-1647), called Masaniello compared, copper medal, c. 1700, by Ferdinand de St Urbain, laureate and draped bust of Cromwell left, OLIVAR DG RP ANG SCO HIB &c PRO rev., bust of Maseniello left, wearing doublet and cap, THOMAS ANIELLO DE AMALPHI, 46mm (MI 432/79; Eim. 199; Platt I, p. 346). Very fine. See footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. Coincraft, London, March, 2001.
François II, King of France (1544-1549-1560), the Peace of Edinburgh, 1560, a 19th century restitutional copper medal, 1560, believed by Jean Baptiste Salmson, copying a (now lost) 16th century jeton, laureate bust left, wearing armour and sash, rev., two cornucopiae from which emerge the busts of François and Mary, the crowned letter F between them, ABVNDANTIA PVBLICA GALLIAR, in ex, PAX CVM ANGLIS, 53.5mm (MI 97/17; BMC [Jones] Vol I, 224). Extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. R. Gladdle, December, 2010.
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 (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)
Thomas Stanley (d. 1571), Assay Master at the Tower Mint, silver medal, c.1562, by Steven van Herwijck [Stephen of Holland (c.1530-1565/7)] and signed on truncation, `STE. H.`, bust right wearing a flat bonnet, gown with raised collar and small ruff, rev., his armorial shield, garnished and with helm, with hart as crest, beaded border to both sides, 44.5mm (MI 105/32; Simonis pl. XXVI, 5). A contemporary cast of superb quality, extremely fine. Thomas Stanley, a goldsmith, was appointed Assay Master at the Tower Mint by Henry VIII in 1545 and oversaw the debasement of the silver coinage and addressed the problem of the accurate preparation of silver to the precise Sterling standard. He became Comptroller of the Mint in 1553 and in 1560 Under-Treasurer (on his death in 1571 the position became Master of the Mint). Provenance: John R. Gaines, part II, Morton & Eden, 8 December, 2005 (lot 46); `Late Collector` sale, Sotheby`s, 12 June 1974, lot 4; Morton & Eden, 21 May 2003 (lot 1104).
Charles II, the Restoration, "Moses", silver medal, 1660, by T. Rawlins, Moses watches the Israelites making bricks under their Egyptian taskmasters, CVM. DVPLICATVR. ONVS. REDIT. MOYSES rev., legend within oak wreath, IN ÆTER MEMOR CAROLI II MA BR FRANC ET HIBERN CLEMENTISSIMI REGIS REDS 29 MAII 1660, 30.5mm. (MI 462/56; Eim 217; vL II, 464). Extremely fine with pleasant tone. Provenance: Bt. Heritage Auction, January 2011 (lot 3013).
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.
Sir Richard Martin (1534-1617), Warden, then Master of the Mint and Lord Mayor of London (1589 & 1594) and his wife, Dorcas, cast copper double-portrait medal, 1562, by Steven van Herwijck [Stephen of Holland] (c.1530-1565/7), his bust right wearing soft cap, cloak and small ruff collar, RICHARD MARTIN ÆT 28 AO 1562, rev., her bust left, in pointed bonnet, cloak and small ruff collar, DORCAS EGLESTONE VX RICHARD MARTIN ÆT 25, 58.5mm (MI 107/33; Eim. 45; Scher [1994] 169; H & P pl. 23, 6). A contemporary cast, some light tooling, good very fine with rich brown patina, excessively rare. The silver example of this medal in the British Museum is catalogued in MI as "unique?". Martin was a goldsmith by profession, who in his work at the Mint, carried out reforms in relation to both the English and Irish coinage. . He married Dorcas (1537-1590), daughter of Sir John Ecclestone (or Eglestone) of Lancashire, in or before 1562. Both are buried in Tottenham Church. Provenance: Ex. Papillon Collection, Bonhams, 25 March, 1998 (lot 8); Previously bt. Spink c. 1976.
Charles II, marriage to Catherine of Braganza, small silver medal, 1662, by George Bower, conjoined busts right, CAROLVS II ET CATHERINA DG MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA [N`s reversed], rev., the naked figures of Jupiter and Venus, he with eagle, she encouraged by Cupid, MAIESTAS ET AMOR, 27mm (MI 481/91; Eim 226). Very fine.
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).
St. Saviour`s School, Southwark, founded 1562, silver prize medal, by John Kirk, bust of Elizabeth I left, wearing ruff collar and jewellery over dress, rev., façade of the school building, SIGILUM HOC PUERO … / SCHOLA SANTCI SALVATORIS, 40.5mm (MI 110/37; Grimshaw 19; cf. JT 126a; D & W 256/402), late 18th century. Extremely fine, scarce. St. Saviour`s was a free grammar school for boys in Southwark. In 1896 it was amalgamated with St Olave`s Grammar School. The medallist John Kirk died in 1796 and the medal`s reverse shows the old school. A later version of the medal was made by W. J. Taylor. Provenance: Bt. eBay, January, 2013.
Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, marriage or complimentary silver medal, 1662, by John Roettier, heads of each to right, he laureate, signed R below truncation; she with love-lock falling to shoulder, 35mm (MI 489/110). Extremely fine, pleasant tone, though two slight edge bruises on obverse at 4-5 and 8 o`clock, rare. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 September, 2006 (lot 1261).
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).
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).
The Peace of Breda, Dutch silver medal, 1667, by Jan Lutma the Younger (1624 - 1685/89), the Dutch Lion trampling over cannon and trophies, beyond a fleet in full sail, chronogrammatic legend, SIC FINES NOSTROS, LEGES TVTAMVR, ET VNDAS - LEO BATAVUS, rev., legend in nineteen lines below small shield of Amsterdam, DEO AVSPICE ASSERTIS NON MINORE ANIMO …, 70mm (MI 529/177; vL II, 534; MH 583; Scher [1997] 37). A splendid medal in high relief, extremely fine and extremely rare. It was through the Peace of Breda that the English acquired New Amsterdam. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, March, 2006.
Penrith Free Grammar School, founded 1565, William Bleamire`s prize medal, silver, by Vaughton & Sons after a 19th century original, bust of Elizabeth I three-quarters left, rev., legend in eleven lines, named on edge, "E. A. Lunson July 1931", 47mm (MI 111/39; Finlay, M., Fig 12; Grimshaw 22; D & W 268/489), Birmingham hallmark, 1913. Matt surface, extremely fine. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is now Cumbria`s only coeducational selective grammar school. It moved from its original premises in St Andrew`s churchyard to its present site in 1917. Provenance: Bt. S. Monks, December 2008
The Proclamation of the Peace of Breda, Dutch silver medal, 1667, by Jerian Pool, Neptune in sea-chariot, drives forward to quell a naval engagement, SIC CVNCTUS PELAGI ICECIDIT FRAGOR, rev., cityscape of the town of Breda, infant genii hold four linked shields above, NULLA SALUS BELLO, PACEM TO POSCIMUS OMNES, 52mm (MI 534/183; vL II 538.3). Suspension loop added, nearly very fine, rare. Provenance: Schulman auction, 4 November, 2011 (lot 1078)
The Peace of Breda and the Alliance of England and Holland, Dutch Silver Medal, 1667, by Christoffel Adolfszoon, two ships, Dutch (to front) and English, sail peacefully alongside each, rev., shields of arms below wreath and with floral festoons, BRITAN BATAV PAX, 44.5mm (MI 534/184; Eim 242; vL II, 538; MH 63 & 583a). Choice extremely fine and toned. Provenance: Teutoburger Münzauktion, 20 September, 2011 (lot 555).
The Peace of Breda and the Alliance of England and Holland, Dutch Silver Medal, 1667, by Christoffel Adolfszoon, two ships, Dutch (to front) and English, sail peacefully alongside each, rev., shields of arms below wreath and with floral festoons, BRITAN BATAV PAX, 44.5mm (MI 534/184; Eim 242; vL II, 538; MH 63 & 583a). Choice extremely fine and toned. Provenance: Classical Numismatic Group Auction 256, 25 November, 2011 (lot 917).
The Peace of Breda and the Alliance of England and Holland, Dutch Silver Medal, 1667, by Christoffel Adolfszoon, two ships, Dutch (to front) and English, sail peacefully alongside each, rev., shields of arms below wreath and with floral festoons, BRITAN BATAV PAX, 44.5mm (MI 534/184; Eim 242; vL II, 538; MH 63 & 583a). Extremely fine and toned. Provenance: Schulman Auction (lot 617).
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).
Charles II, the State of Britain, small silver medal, 1667 (?), by Philip Roettier, bare head right, with short hair, CAROLO SECVNDO, rev., a sleeping lion to left, QVIESCIT, in ex., BRITAN, 28mm (MI 541/193; Eim.244). Good very fine, toned and rare. Provenance: Bt. Sanda Lipton, November, 2000.
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.
Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, British Colonisation, silver medal, 1670, by John Roettier, conjoined busts right, CAROLVS ET CATHARINA REX ET REGINA, rev., the globe, centred on Africa and showing the Eastern seaboard of North America, DIFFVSVS IN ORBE BRITANNVS 1670, 41mm (MI 546/203; Eim. 245; Betts 44; Farquhar I, 256). Very fine with dark tone. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, November, 2007.
Charles XI (1655-1660-1697), King of Sweden, his installation as a Knight of the Garter, gold medal, 1671, by John Roettier, St. George slays the dragon, CAROLVS XI REX SVE…, rev., two crowned crossed C monograms linked by the Garter, Star in centre, Collar around, CONCORDIA REGVM SALVS POPVLORVM, 43mm; 54.62gms (MI 549/206; Eim. 247; Hildebrand I, 396, 25). Some edge knocks and scratches, good very fine and rare. Provenance: St. James`s Auction 17, 24 May, 2011 (lot 878)
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, unsigned, William on horseback to left, WILHELMVS III DG PRINC AVR C NAS, rev., crowned shield of arms with Garter around, 37.5mm (MI 552/211; vL III, 47; Farquhar V, 51). Very fine, rare. Provenance: Münzentrum Rheinland Auction, 5 September, 2013 (lot 2083).
William II of Orange, appointed Stadtholder, Captain and Admiral-General, small Dutch silver medal, 1672, unsigned, rampant Belgic lion, wounded by an arrow, reaching for young orange tree, A IEHOVAH HOC FACTVM EST, rev., crowned shield of arms within Garter, 25.5mm (MI 553/213; vL III, 70). Extremely fine, toned. Provenance: Bt. Mevius Numisbooks International, April, 2008.
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).
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).
Princess Mary [later Queen Mary], marriage to William III, Prince of Orange, hollow Dutch silver medal, 1677, by O [Wouter] Müller, sun radiates on the young couple, dressed in their finest attire, shake hands, a flaming heart between them, a landscaped garden around, below in cartouche, armorial shield, rev., youthful figures of Britannia and Hollandia, in armour and with attributes, holding lances with flags which Peace unites with a wreath, scrolled background, 82mm (MI pl. LVIII, 5; MI -; vL - ), feint assay mark on edge. Good very fine, small flaw at bottom (by casting air-hole on edge), extremely rare. The medal`s reverse was first used by Müller in 1654 on a medal for the Peace of Westminster. Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 3 May, 2001 (lot 829)
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)
The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), silver medal, 1678, by George Bower, the strangled Godfrey walks in a rural landscape, GODFREY WALKS VP HIL AFTER HEE IS DEAD …, rev., St. Denis, after his martyrdom, walks carrying his head, DENNYS WALKS DOWNEHIL …, plain edge, 38.5mm (MI 579/251; Eim. - ). Very fine, minor edge knocks, toned. See footnote to lot 491. Provenance: Gorny & Mosch Auction, 18 October, 2013 (lot 4837)
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