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1661 Charles II Coronation medal in Silver
£290
Charles II Coronation Medal, 1661,Bust of King Charles II facing right, crowned, hair long, wearing the Order of the Garter. Inscription: CAROLVS . II . D . G . ANG . SCO . FR . ET . HI . REX. Rev: Charles II, in Royal robes, holding the Sceptre & Orb, seated on a throne with his feet on a cushion; Peace hovers above & places the crown upon his head with her right hand and holding an olive branch in her left. Inscription; EVERSO . MISSVS . SVCCVRRERE . SECLO . XXIII . APR . 1661. (Sent to support a fallen age, 23 April 1661)
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This is the official medal struck for distribution at the Coronation ceremony of King Charles II.
Ex Baldwins Basement