King Charles II in Coronation Robes [obverse]

1661

Thomas Simon

Associated Names
Thomas Simon

Medalist, English, 1618 - 1665

This is a photograph of a coin featuring a crowned profile. The image shows a detailed close-up of the coin, revealing a side profile of a crowned figure with long, curly hair adorned with decorative elements. Surrounding the portrait are engraved letters and symbols. The surface of the coin displays a metallic sheen and textured patterns consistent with aged currency.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver washed with gold

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
    gross weight: 8.36 gr (0.018 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1995.27.7.a

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a coin. The coin features a seated figure holding a staff, with an angelic figure flying above, appearing to place a crown on the seated figure's head. The coin is inscribed with text, including "EVERSO MISSVS SV CURRE SELO," and the date "APR 1661" can be seen on the edge. The border of the coin is marked with small ridges.

King Charles II Enthroned, being Crowned by Peace [reverse]

Thomas Simon

1661

More About this Artwork

Article:  See British Royal Medals From Across Time

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 784, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: CAROLVS.II.D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX (Charles II, by the grace of God king of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland); on bust truncation: T. S.

Wikidata ID

Q63861116

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