STUART. Charles II, with Catharine. 1660-1685. AR Medal (43mm, 38.78 g, 12h). The ‘Golden Medal’ – The Marriage of Charles and Catharine. By J. Roettier. Struck 1662. EF.

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British Medals, Silver

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STUART. Charles II, with Catharine. 1660-1685. AR Medal (43mm, 38.78 g, 12h). The ‘Golden Medal’ – The Marriage of Charles and Catharine. By J. Roettier. Struck 1662. CAROLVS · II · DEI · G · MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX, laureate, draped, and armored bust of Charles right / CATHARINA · D · G · MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIBER · REGINA, draped bust of Catharine right, with hair decorated with pearls and wearing necklace. MI 489/111; Eimer 224. Golden iridescent toning, a few minor scratches, edge marks. EF.

Ex Coin Galleries (13 July 1994), lot 1421.

Produced around the time of Charles and Catharine's wedding in 1662, the ‘Golden Medal’ was an exceptional piece of artistry engraved by John Roettier and was so popular with the public that it was commemorated by the poet Edmund Waller:

“Our guard upon the royal side!/On the reverse, our beauty's pride!/Here we discern the frown and smile;/The force and glory of our isle.”

Closing Date and Time: 16 August 2023 at 14:34:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.