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Auction 22007 18 Oct 2022
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Mary as Regent, AR Medal, 1690, by J. or N. Roettier, MARIA • II • D • G • MAG • BR • FR • ET • HIB • REGINA, draped bust right, rev. EX NOCTE DIEM, full moon amid clouds and stars over a landscape, plain edge, 49mm, 50.52g (Eimer 320; MI 704/112), surfaces with some nailmarks, nevertheless the detailing to the landscape much as struck, with attractive dark grey surfaces and some residual brilliance, near extremely fine and rare in silver.
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Spink 194, 26-27 March 2008, lot 136
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This medal compliments Mary, as giving brightness and brilliancy to the court during the absence of her husband. From 1690 onwards William III was frequently absent, particularly from Spring to Autumn while on military campaigns. In light of his absence, in May 1690 the Regency Act was passed, this made lawful for Mary to administer the affairs of the Kingdom in both their names.
Estimate: £600 - £800
provenance
Spink 194, 26-27 March 2008, lot 136
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This medal compliments Mary, as giving brightness and brilliancy to the court during the absence of her husband. From 1690 onwards William III was frequently absent, particularly from Spring to Autumn while on military campaigns. In light of his absence, in May 1690 the Regency Act was passed, this made lawful for Mary to administer the affairs of the Kingdom in both their names.
Estimate: £600 - £800