Historical Medals

Charles II, Embarkation at Scheveningen, 1660, a hollow cast silver medal by P. van Abeele, armoured bust almost full-face, hair long, wearing silk cravat and the Garter George from a heavy chain, carolvs ii d g magnæ brit fra et hib rex, rev. in nomine meo exaltabitvr cornu eius, Fame flying over fleet under sail, with trumpet and banner, beneath a shell inscribed s m is uit hollant van scheveling afgevaren naer sijn conincrijken, ao 1660 juni 2, 70mm, 70.95g (Platt p.357; MI I, 455/44; v. Loon II, 462; E 210). Usual air-hole in edge, about extremely fine £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of British Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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bt Baldwin 1999