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Medal Showing Charles II and Catherine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The medal features a circular shape with a raised edge. The obverse shows the side profile of two individuals, Charles II and Catherine. Charles II is on the left, with his hair styled in long, flowing locks. He wears a decorative garment with folds and textures. On the right is Catherine, with her hair styled in an updo. The top portion of her hair is adorned with decorative elements. She wears a garment with folds. The text inscribed around the edge of the medal is in a foreign language. The medal has a worn appearance, with a dark brown color and visible signs of aging. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1662
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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