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Auction: 23126 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 30: English and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 9140

NGC MS61 | 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), faces 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, in NGC holder, graded MS61 (Cert #6769450-001)

provenance
Brian Harding, Spink 283, 18 October 2022, lot 751

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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Estimate
£600 to £800

Starting price
£500