King Charles II Enthroned, being Crowned by Peace [reverse]
1661
Medalist, English, 1618 - 1665
Artwork overview
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Medium
silver washed with gold
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
gross weight: 8.36 gr (0.018 lb.)
axis: 12:00 -
Accession
1995.27.7.b
More About this Artwork
Article: See British Royal Medals From Across Time
Take a look at past rulers commemorated in metal.
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: EVERSO.MISSVS.SVCCVRRERE.SECLO.XXIII.APR.1661 (Sent to support a fallen Age, 23 April 1661)
Wikidata ID
Q63861117