CNG 87, Lot: 2155. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GREAT BRITAIN. Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter. 1607-1676. AR Medal (72mm, 125.93 g, 12h). Naval Action against Holland. By C. Adolfszoon. Struck 1666. MICHAEL DE RVITER PROVINCIARVM CONFOEDERAT :/BELGIC: ARCHITHA = LASSVS DVX ET EQVES., armored and draped bust facing slightly right, head turned slightly left, wearing cravat and Collar of the Order of St. Michael / Naval engagement, with burning ship in foreground; in exergue, PVGNANDO (through fighting). MI 522/169; Eimer 238. Good VF, toned. Rare.

From the Clarence & Helen Zaar Maritime Collection.