Lot 451
A BRONZE JAMES II MEDALLION
J DASSIER 1731
Auction: Day Two | Thursday 20 August from 10am | Lots 199 - 555
Description
Bust facing left with motto IACOBUS II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX, reverse with decorated monument with seated figure and attributes etc. with dates in exergue
Dimensions
41mm
Provenance
Private Collection of a Gentleman
Footnote
Literature: Eimer, C., 'British Commemorative Medals, and their values', item 384
Although struck to commemorate the death of James II in 1701 this medal was originally issued as part of J Dassier’s thirty-four medallion series ‘Kings & Queens of England’. This set illustrates the monarchs from William I to the then-current monarch George II. This set was available in silver and bronze at a cost of fifteen or six guineas and is occasionally found in original wooden trays.