Medal. Charles II (1660-1685). AR Medal, Battle of Lowestoft, 1665

Charles II (1660-85). AR Medal, Battle Of Lowestoft, by J. Roettiers, Struck 1665, Obv: CAROLVS · SECVNDVS · D · G · MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: · PRO · TALIBVS/ · AVSIS · (for having dared such things), Charles standing holding batton, overseeing the naval battle from shore, 62mm, 94.1g. Eimer 230, Rev better, some darker patchy tone to obv, lighter attractive tone to rev, some handling marks and surface wear, more apparent to obv, some light rim abrasion and minor edge nicks

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Provenance: Patricia Milne-Henderson (1935-2018), art historian.

This medal was issued in commemoration of the successful naval endeavours against the Dutch in 1665. Presented to sailors and officers below the rank of captain.