Stock No. 3518	Charles II rare silver Restoration medal
Beautifully executed struck silver medal by Thomas Simon to celebrate the restoration of the Stuarts to the throne . 1660. Obverse: Bust of Charles II looking right with long flowing hair, broad falling lace collar, armour and mantle tied on the shoulder in a knot. Legend: CAROLUS . II . D : G . MAGNAE . BRIT . FRA . ET . HIB . REX. Reverse: Three crowns on the branches of a leafless oak and above, the sun bursting through clouds. Legend: TANDEM REVIRESCET. (It will flourish at last). This medal, when struck, is generally composed of two pieces of metal (in this case silver), which are united by a broad rim and furnished with a ring for suspension. (See Medallic Illustrations vol. I, p. 453/38). Maker :- Thomas Simon

Condition :-Some surface marks and minor dents but otherwise the images are almost Extremely Fine and lightly toned
Circa :- 1660
Size :- 1.35 inches (35 mm) diameter excluding suspension loop
The leafless oak tree represents Royalty deprived of its honours and the legend expresses an assurance that it will again put forth leaves and flourish. In 1885, Medallic Illustrations rated this medal as "rare". Thomas Simon was an eminent engraver with enormous skill, particularly in the execution of delicacy of detail. Having been "Sole Chief Engraver and Medall-Maker" to the Protector during the Commonwealth, he was deprived of his office at the Restoration but at the same time made Engraver of His Majesty's Seals.

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