Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 21 26 Sep 2018
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British Medals, James II and Mary of Modena, complimentary silver medal, 1685, by George Bower, conjoined busts r., he laureate and with mantle draped over plain armour, she draped, rev. Sun in Majesty, FORTES RADII SED BENIGNI, 52mm. (MI.610/16; Eimer -; vL. -; Foley -), a contemporary suspension loop added, nearly extremely fine and extremely rare
*bt. A. H. Baldwin
The reverse legend, which compares the sun with the king, translates: 'Powerful are its rays, but benignant', indicating that it would have been struck before the 'Bloody Assize'. This might explain its rarity. The suspension loop could give the medal added status as a royal gift to be worn by a supporter.
(1200-1500 GBP)
*bt. A. H. Baldwin
The reverse legend, which compares the sun with the king, translates: 'Powerful are its rays, but benignant', indicating that it would have been struck before the 'Bloody Assize'. This might explain its rarity. The suspension loop could give the medal added status as a royal gift to be worn by a supporter.
(1200-1500 GBP)