Historical and Art Medals

Charles II (1660-1685), 1678. Charles II as Elector of Saxony, Knight of the Garter, a silver medal, unsigned, St George and dragon right, EN HONNEUR DU SOUVERAIN, etc., reverse DU TRÉ HAUT TRÉ PUISSANT, etc., in nine lines within wreath, 48mm (M.I. 572/242; Tentzel, pl.61). Small striking split by rear hoof of horse, otherwise about very fine, rare (£100-120)

Sometimes referred to as a medallic Thaler. The ceremony was performed in Dresden