James II - Coronation - Roettiers - 1685 > Lot No. 479

Description:
Dated 1685 AD. The official Coronation Medal by John Roettier. Obv: profile bust. Rev: laurel wreath on cushion with hand holding crown above. Date 23rd April 1685 in exergue.

Measurements:
15.44 grams; 34 mm.

Condition:
Good fine. 800 struck.

References:
MIBH 5; Eimer 136.3.

Comments notes:
This is the medal distributed at the Coronation ceremony. The dies are now in the British Museum.

Estimate: £70 - 90 (EUR 90 - 110; USD 110 - 140)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £80