Lot 394
Charles II 1660-1685, Naval Reward and the Battle of Lowestoft (1665), silver medal by John Roettier.
Ancient, British & World Coins| C26002
Auction: 30 March 2026 at 10:30 GMT
Description
Draped and laureate bust of Charles r., hair short, CAROLVS. SECVNDVS. D. G. MAG. BRI. FRAN. ET. HIB.REX, rev. Charles as Roman general, baton in hand, stands by a rocky shore, beyond a fierce naval engagement, a ship sinks and, in the centre, two dominant British ships, legend, in ex. PRO TALIBVSAVSIS, For such enterprises. 62.5mm., 93.61gm. (MI i 503/139; Eimer 230; MH 52; vL II, 504). About Extremely Fine with light toning, very slight edge scrape at 11 o’ clock. On obv. Rare.
