MB. AT. Unique ?
Cast, chased ; weight, 2065 grains. A chain border surrounds
it, and it has a ring for suspension. This fine medal
36. Reward for Services.
was evidently given by Charles to some faithful and valued
adherent, whom, unfortunately, it has not been possible to trace.
The medal was sold in 1820 to Mr. Whiteaves by a Scotch
gentleman. It is probably the work of Heinrich Eeitz the
younger.
8 7 . R e s t o r a t io n . 1 6 6 0 .
Bust of Charles II., r., long flowing hair, in broad falling
lace collar, armour, and mantle tied in a knot on the shoulder.
Leg. carolvs . n . d : g . magnje . b r it . er a . e t . h ib . r e x .
Rev. Sun just rising out of the sea. On a band above,
o r ia r . (I shall arise.)
1’3. Med. Hist, xxviii. 1.
MB. lead. Unique ?
A struck medal, expressive of the hopes and expectations of
the Royalists that the sun of the Stuarts would again rise.
It is probably the work of Thomas Simon, whose position at
the Mint at this time must have been somewhat uncertain.
38. R e s to r a t io n . 1660.
Bust of Charles II., r., &c.; from the same die as the
preceding.
Rev. Three crowns on the branches of a leafless oak ; above,
the sun bursting from clouds. Leg. ta n d em r e v ir e s c e t . (It
will reflourish at last.)
1‘8. Med. Hist. xxx. 4. Vertue, xxxviii.
MB. At. At gilt, M. Advocates, At gilt. Bodley, At.
Bibl. Paris, At. Rare.
This piece, when struck, is composed generally of two pieces
of metal united by a broad rim, and furnished with a ring for
suspension. Vertue mentions one of gold, but it has not been
traced. The leafless tree represents Royalty deprived of its
honours, and the legend expresses an assurance that it will
again put forth leaves and flourish.
39. R e s t o r a t io n . 1660.
Bust of Charles H.,> ., &c.; similar to No. 37. Leg. incuse.
CAROLVS SECVNDVS.
Rev. Three crowns in the branches of a leafless oak, &c.;
same type and legend as the preceding, but entirely incuse..
1’4 by 1'15.
MB. At. Very rare.