Description

Charles II. 1660-1685. Silver Medal n. d. (1683), 65.58 g. "Royal Medal", Presentation or Award Medal. By J. Roettier. Bust, armoured and draped. CAROL . II . D . G . ANGL . SCOT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX. Rv. Royal arms within the Garter, supporters and crest. In exergue: DIEV . ET . MON . DROIT. Plain edge. 53.5 mm. Eimer 267. MI i 595/277. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine.

From the Garrett collection, auction Bank Leu AG and Numismatic Fine Arts Inc. Part II, Zurich, October 1984, lot 1062.

This medal is beautifully executed. It is without date which in this case is perhaps immaterial as it does not record any particular event. This piece is described in the list of medals by Roettier (Stuart Papers, Windsor), but it is not stated why it was struck. It is probable that it was intended for distribution as presents by the King.