Watch List notes:

British Medals, Charles II, Coronation 1661, the 'DIXI CUSTODIAM' medal, silver, by Thomas Rawlins, a second variety, crowned bust l., long hair over lace collar, wearing Garter Collar without George, signed R below, CAROLVS II DG MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX, rev. Charles as a shepherd, his flock behind to left and right and at feet, DIXI CVSTODIAM – XXIII APRIL 1661; lettered edge, CORONATO PASTORE OVAT OVILE, 33.5mm. (MI.474/79; Eimer 220), very fine and a very rare variety
*bt. Spink and Son, March 1978
MI notes the medal having die flaws as an explanation of its rarity, however this specimen shows no sign of them. The sheep on the reverse are fewer and more spaced than on the medal in the previous lot.
(700-900 GBP)