Birth Medal, Charles II
AssociatedAssociated with
King Charles II
(St James's Palace, London, England, 1630 - 1685)
Date29-May-1630
Object NameMedal
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsMedals
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 30 mm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1919 by Andrew Henderson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS005599
About MeThe healthy patina which has built up on this medal shows that it has not been cleaned or excessively handled in some time. Through this, a slight rainbow effect, similar to oil on water has started to appear. This effect is rare and unique to every medal or coin on which it appears.
King Charles I
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I
