The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy

Tribute to Queen Mary, 1695, a copper medal by J. Luder, diademed bust right with pearls in hair, rev. figures of Wisdom, Piety and Constancy stand by monument, 58mm, 78.10g (MI II, 112/345; v.L. [Saunders/Vanhoudt] IV, 1695-6). Good very fine and patinated, rare £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy.

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The death of Queen Mary occurred on 28 December 1694 by the Julian calendar (then current in England), which equated to 7 January 1695 according to the Gregorian calendar