Medal - Charles II (Battle of Lowestoft) ND (1665) front Medal - Charles II (Battle of Lowestoft) ND (1665) back
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Medal - Charles II Battle of Lowestoft ND

1665 year
Silver 95.9 g 62 mm
Description
Location
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles II (1660-1685)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1665
Composition
Silver
Weight
95.9 g
Diameter
62 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#86630
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Charles II dressed as a Roman general standing on the shore (and observing ships in action.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
. PRO . TALIBVS .
. AVSIS .

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge

Plain

Comment

At least three different types exist with different busts, one with short hair and no laurel wreath, one with short hair and laurel wreath and one with long hair and no laurel wreath.