Commemorative Medals, James II, Military and Naval Reward, silver medal, 1685, by John Roettier, draped bust of James r., with long hair, signed with JR monogram below, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRA. ANG. SCO. FRAN. ET. HIB. REX., rev. an antique trophy of arms, a naval engagement in the distance, the Royal Charles the nearest ship, GENVS. ANTIQVVM, 63mm. (MI.617/29; Eimer 282; MH.70), contained in a contemporary, green velvet lined, black shagreen fitted case, a superb example of this very rare medal, choice extremely fine
*ex Spink Auction 8, 27 February, 1980 (lot 470 - un-named but H. Jessop), there catalogued as 'Brilliant F.D.C.'
The Alan Irvine Collection of Historical and Artistic Medals (2500-3000 GBP)