Memorial of Charles I. 1649. By John Roettier

Memorial of Charles I. 1649. By John Roettier

£300

Very moving medal created as a memorial of Charles I in the reign of his son Charles II.

Maker: John Roettier. London circa 1660.



Obverse: Bust of Charles I. Leg. CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM. Below, monogram, R. (John Roettier).

Reverse: Hand of heaven holding a celestrial crown; below a landscape with sheep feeding without a shepherd. Leg. VIRTVT.EX.ME.FORTVNAM.EX.ALIJS. ([Seek] virtue from me, fortune from others.)



Diameter: 2 inches (5cm)

Year

c 1660

Medium

Bronze

Country

London

Condition

Extremely fine

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