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Click here to subscribeCharles 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silver cliché badge, crowned bust left, long hair falls over robe, wearing Garter Collar, C - R to either side, 19.5mm (unpublished; cf MI 447/26; pl XLI, 8).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, Restoration, oval silver badge, 1660, by Thomas Rawlins, crowned bust right, with long hair, incised legend, CAROLUS SECVNDUS, rev., incuse image and legend, three crowns on leafless oak, TANDEM REVIRESCET, additionally engraved to either side of the tree with the initials of the wearer, "I - S", 46 x 32 (MI 454/40), integral suspension loop and ring. Very fine and lightly chased, very rare. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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", 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, 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).
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.
Johann Georg II (1613-1656-1680), Elector of Saxony, his installation as a Knight of the Garter, silver medallic Thaler, 1671, Dresden mint, St George on horseback slays the dragon, rev., legend in nine lines within wreath, DU TRÉ HAUT TRÉ PUISSANT ... PRINCE CHARLES II ..., 47mm (MI 548/205; Eim. 246; Davenport 7633; KM 565). Good very fine and toned. Johann Georg II had been installed as a Knight of the Garter in Windsor, on 29 May 1671. See also lot 489. Provenance: Bt. Saltford Coins, January, 2005.
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).
Christ`s Hospital, Nautical School, silver-plated cloak badge, 1673, by John Roettier, the three figures of Arithmetic, Astronomy and Mathematics stand around a Bluecoat boy in traditional uniform, AVSPICIO CAROL SECVNDI REGIS 1673, 82mm (MI 557/218; Eim 252; Grimshaw 1), wide border with 10 piercings for attachment. Very fine, somewhat stained. Provenance: Bt eBay, October 2009
Christ`s Hospital, Henry Stone badge, silver-plated badge, 1673, by John Roettier, three boys around a table with instruments of learning and to left, a globe, NVMERO PONDERE ET MENSVRA, in ex., EX MVNIFICENTIA HEN STONE ARM, 78 x 88.5mm (MI 557/219; Grimshaw 2), the wide border with multiple piercings for attachment to gown. The silver much worn away but about very fine and considerably rarer than the Nautical School badge. Henry Stone (1631-1693) was a Governor of the school and his legacy of £57 - 6s - 8d, given during his lifetime sponsored the education of twelve boys. On his death the school inherited Skellingthorpe Manor, in Lincolnshire. The school also has a fine portrait of Stone. Provenance: Bt. eBay, November, 2010.
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).
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)
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, the Rye House Plot, silver medal, 1683, by George Bower, Charles, naked, as Hercules, wards off a Hydra with seven human heads, PERIBVNT FVLMINIS ICTV, rev., a shepherd watches his flock, a distant panorama of London beyond, two wolves hang from gibbet, DEVS NOBIS HÆC OTIA FECIT, 45.5mm (MI 593/274; Eim. 265). Very fine, but edge bruised and several scuffs and scratches, extremely rare. The Plot took its name from Rye House, a manor in Hoddeston, Hertfordshire, owned by a well known Republican, Richard Rumbold. The plan was to conceal a force of 100 men in the grounds of the house and ambush the King and the Duke of York on their return to London after the races at Newmarket. However a fortunate fire forced the King`s party to return early and the attack was thwarted. The Hydra represents the Devil together with the members of the plot, Monmouth, Lord William Russell, Hampden, Algernon Sidney, the Earl of Essex and Algernon Sidney, with the wolves on the gibbet being Sidney and Russell, who were tried by Judge George Jeffreys and beheaded. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 September, 2006 (lot 1264).
Marriage of Princess Anne to Prince George of Denmark, silver medal, 1683, by George Bower, busts of George and Anne vis-à-vis, GIORGIVS CIMBORVM PRINCEPS ET ANNA IACOBI DVCIS EBORACENSIS FILIA, rev., large oak tree with acorns on the ground, FACTVRA NEPOTIBVS VMBRAM, 37.5mm (MI 593/275; Eim. 266). Extremely fine, rare. Princess Anne (1665-1714, Queen from 1702), daughter of James, Duke of York [James II] and Anne Hyde. Prince George of Denmark and Norway, Duke of Cumberland (1653-1708). The reverse, with the many scattered acorns, expresses the hope that the marriage will be fruitful. Alas, this was not to be. Provenance: Baldwin Auction 70, 28 September, 2011 (lot 491)
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).
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.
Elizabeth I, the defence of the Kingdom, silver medalet, c. 1572, crowned bust right, rose behind, chained portcullis in front, QVID NOS SINE TE (the N`s inverted), rev., a castle on a mount, E - R to either side, a sphere below, QUID HOC SINE ARMIS, 23.5mm (MI 120/57; Eim. 47). Very fine, toned and rare. The style of the medalet, as Eimer states, is very much in the style of the milled coinage, c. 1561-1572, of the pioneering Frenchman, Eloye Mestrelle. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, 2001.
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 II and Mary of Modena, The Spanish Wreck Recovered, silver medal, 1687, a modern restrike, by D. F. Payne after George Bower, 1971, for the Turks and Caicos Islands, conjoined busts right, rev., the salvage operation, SEMPER TIBI PENDEAT HAMUS, 54mm (cf MI 619/33; Eim 285, note; cf MH 71; cf Betts 67), numbered on edge 223. Mint state. Provenance: Bt eBay, September 2010. The medal issued by the Crown Agents in a limited edition of 1000.
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