Great Britain, Charles II (1660-1685), with Catherine of Braganza, Gilt AR Medal. Marriage commemorative made by J. Roettier, famously described as the 'Golden Medal' by the poet Waller. 1662. CAROLVS • II • DEI • G • MAG • BRI • FRAN • ET • HIB • REX, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / • CATHARINA • D • G • MAG • BRI • FRAN • ET • HIBER • REGINA, draped bust right. MI I 489/111; E 224. 38.33g, 42mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rarely found in such high grade.
Acquired from Stanley Gibbons (Guernsey) Limited, prior to 2017 (£575);
Ex Dix Noonan Webb Ltd., Auction M10, 15 March 2011, lot 1033;
Ex Brady Collection, 1975.