CNG 106, Lot: 1149. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

STUART. Princess Mary & William II of Orange. 1631-1660 and 1626-1650. AR Medal (72mm, 91.75 g, 12h). On their marriage. By J. Blum. Dated 12 May 1641. Mary clasping hands with William, holding hat, each being crowned by cherubs in clouds above; radiant dove above, palace and pastoral view in background; in script across fields, “Albionum genuit/ Rex me summusque/ Monarcha Carolus, et sponsam me jubet/ esse tuam” and “Princeps me Henricus/ genuit fortissimus/ heros Nassouiæ, et/ sponsum me jubet/ esse tuum;” in script in exergue, “Londini desponsati wilhelm, et maria/ Ano 1641 12 mai” / Pax standing left, presenting an olive branch to Pallas; behind Pallas, Bellona and fallen soldier among a pile of weapons and military ensigns; cherub and Ceres standing beside Pax; in script above, “Bellonam Princeps/ Pallas Pedibus Terit, et pax Flo-/ret, et Alma Ceres, Confert sacro Alte/ Frugers,” in script in exergue, Noui Imperii Auspicio/ Bono”. MI 287/100; Eimer 137; van Loon II, p. 251. EF, toned, a few hairlines in field, edge knock.