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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