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Auction: 22007 - British and World Coins and Commemorative Medals Autumn Auction
Lot: 751

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

provenance
Spink 194, 26-27 March 2008, lot 136



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.

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Sold for
£520

Starting price
£500