BRITISH COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS. [Edward VI], Henri II of France (1519-1547-1559), The Cession of Boulogne by the English to the French, cast Bronze Medal, 1550, attributed to Jacques II Rouaire (before 1520-1571), draped bust left, HENRICVS II FRANCORVM REX, rev Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea-monster, 49mm, cast with an integral suspension loop (BMC [Jones] vol I, 54-56; Pollard [2007] 626; Kress 545; Mazz II, 140; Arm II, 248, 2). A contemporary cast, very fine and rare.
Pollard leaves the attribution as "probably French with Italian or Netherlandish influence". Boulogne was sold to the French for 400,000 Crowns.
bought J Lis, February 1993
Estimate: £250-350