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Death of Charles II17th century. 1685

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Copper coin or medal with a seated bearded male figure holding an hourglass and offering a wreath, with a skull at his feet and the inscription 'TO THE COLD TOMB ✦ ALL HEADS MUST COME' along the rim
Bronze commemorative medal, reverse side, with raised Latin and English inscription reading "KING CHARLES THE SECOND ÆTAT 55 OBIJT FEBrv 6 ANNO DOM 1684," milled edge, small fleur-de-lis at top center.

Unknown, Death of Charles II, 17th century. 1685, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Michael Hall, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Maker
Unknown
Title
Death of Charles II
Place Made
England
Date Made
17th century. 1685
Medium
Struck copper
Dimensions
Diameter 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Michael Hall
Accession Number
M.85.269.10
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture