Lot 1991
Great Britain. 1670. Silver Colonization Medal. Betts 44. 41.9 mm, 546 grains. About Uncirculated 50 or better with attractive iridescent toning on the obverse, untoned on the reverse. An important popular Betts medal, dies by C. Roettier (bust unsigned). A choice AU example in the Ford Sale, Stack's 1/06 (lot 699), realized $2000 hammer
The marriage of the Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza to King Charles II instantly expanded the British colonies throughout the world as her dowry included Bombay in India and Tangiers in North Africa. Reverse: DIFFVSVS IN ORBE BRITANNVS (Britain Throughout the World) around a contemporary globe.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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