Stock No. 5283	Charles II silver medal indicating the state of Britain
Very attractive Charles II silver medal, probably struck in 1667. The obverse is struck with the bust of Charles II looking right. On either side of the bust is the inscription CAROLO SECUNDO, while beneath the bust are the initials P.B for Philip Roettier. The reverse of the medal is struck with a sleeping lion. Above is inscribed QUIESCIT. and beneath BRITAN. Maker :- Philip Roettier

Condition :-Very fine
Circa :- 1667
Size :- 1.1 inches (27.94mm) diameter
On the reverse of this very attractive medalet, Britain is symbolized by a sleeping lion. The quiescence of the lion is supposed to allude to the peaceful state of the country after the Peace of Breda. Philip Roettier was the youngest brother of John Roettier. Like him, he came to England at the Restoration and was engaged at the Mint. In 1678, he left England and was placed at the head of the coinage for Flanders.

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