M148 - Charles II
(1660-1685), Coronation, 1661, Silver
Medal, by Thomas Simon, 30mm, crowned bust of Charles II right,
CAROLVS•II•D•G•ANG•SCO•FR•ET•HI•REX, rev., Charles II seated left
holding sceptre, being crowned by a figure of Peace above,
EVERSO•MISSVS•SVCCVRRERE•SECLO•XXIII APR 1661 (MI I, 472/76; Eimer 221;
Wollaston 5), good very fine. $495 SOLD
Medallic
Illustrations reads: "This is the coronation medal struck for distribution
among the spectators of that splendid ceremony. It was engraved by Thomas
Simon, and has never been surpassed for minuteness and delicacy of work.
Most specimens show some wear in the more delicate and prominent parts of
the work".
