Watch List notes:

British Medals, James II, Accession and the Throne Protected, 1685, silver medal, by George Bower, laureate bust of the King r., hair long falling over mantle, IACOBVS II DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HI REX, rev. an angel protects the Crown which is placed on a chair of State, TUTAMEN AB ALTO, 43.5mm. (MI.611/18; Eimer -), a magnificent portrait medal, choice mint state and very rare
*ex Spink Auction 8, 27 February 1980, lot 467 [Hugh Jessop]
The reverse alludes to the supposed success that was expected to follow during James's reign.
(700-900 GBP)