Charles II, Embarkation at Scheveningen, 1660, a hollow cast silver medal by P. van Abeele, armoured bust almost full-face, hair long, wearing silk cravat and the Garter George from a heavy chain, carolvs ii d g magnæ brit fra et hib rex, rev. in nomine meo exaltabitvr cornu eius, Fame flying over fleet under sail, with trumpet and banner, beneath a shell inscribed s m is uit hollant van scheveling afgevaren naer sijn conincrijken, ao 1660 juni 2, edge signed pva f, 70mm, 70.98g (Platt p.357; MI I, 455/44; v. Loon II, 462; MH 42; E 210). Usual air-hole in edge, extremely fine, an attractive specimen £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Dr Jerome J. Platt Collection of 17th-Century Medals.

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Timothy Millett FPL 2001 (226)

On the 2nd of June Charles II and his court embarked at Scheveningen following his restoration to the English throne. The King sailed on board the Naseby which as a result of this journey was renamed the Royal Charles.