1685 Medal Eimer-273 Au MS(PCGS#816680)

August 2020 World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

21273

等级

MS61

价格

250,046

详细说明

Incredibly Alluring Coronation Medal of James II in Gold GREAT BRITAIN. James II Coronation Gold Medal, 1685. PCGS MS-61 Gold Shield. MI-605/5; Eimer-273. By J. Roettiers. Obverse: IACOBVS II D G ANG SCO FR ET HI REX, laureate and draped bust left; Reverse: A MILITARI AD REGIAM, laurel wreath upon cushion; above, hand bearing crown emerging right from the heavens; in two lines in exergue, INAVGVRAT 23 AP / 1685. Already a RAREtype within the series, this Mint State example stands as the only specimen in the PCGS census, with just one (an AU-58) in the NGC census. Incredibly vibrant and attractive, with a rather sharp strike and exceptional eye appeal. Quite likely one of the finest extant, and worthy of tremendous focus and observation, and assuredly destined for a monumental cabinet of coronation medals or late Stuart issues. James II, the younger brother of Charles II, would reign for just three years from 1685-1688. Owing to his adherence to his Catholic faith, he was at odds with the Anglican sentiments of many, leading to his toppling and exile to France. In his place, his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and William of Orange--both protestants--were installed as the new monarchs in England. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000. Provenance: From the Duke of Lansing Collection. To view all items from the Duke of Lansing Collection, click here. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.