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Auction: 22106 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 18 - British and World Coins, Medals and Tokens - e-Auction
Lot: 1510

(x) Charles II, AR Coronation Medal, 1661, CAROLVS. II. D.G ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX, crowned and draped bust right, rev. EVERSO. MISSVS. SVCCVRRERE. SECLO. XXIII. APR. 1661, the King enthroned, crowned by Peace hovering above, 7.55g, 29mm (Eimer 221; MI i 472/76; Nat 36-7), attractively toned and with a somewhat proof-like fields, extremely fine

Of this medal Samuel Pepys wrote, "..and a Generall Pardon also was read by the Lord Chancellor, and meddalls flung up and down by my Lord Cornwallis, of silver, but I could not come by any.." (sic)


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Sold for
£1,400

Starting price
£1000