This handsome bronze medal of Mary II is a fine example from Jean Dassier’s celebrated series of the Kings and Queens of England. Struck in an attractive cordovan brown and surviving in Extremely Fine condition, it offers both historical interest and the refined style that makes Dassier’s work so appealing to collectors.

The obverse shows the bust of Mary II facing right, with the Latin legend MARIA II D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REGINA and the maker’s initials below. The portrait is formal and graceful, giving the medal a calm and dignified appearance. The reverse carries a carefully composed memorial scene, with a tomb and bas-relief figures of Religion and Hymen lamenting the loss of the Queen, while an infant Fame proclaims her merits. The inscription records her birth, coronation and death, and adds to the medal’s clear historical purpose.

At 41 mm, this is a pleasingly sized medal with strong visual balance and fine detail. For collectors, it is especially interesting as part of Dassier’s famous royal series, which remains highly regarded for its portrait quality and consistent classical style. It is also a medal that captures Mary II not just as a monarch, but as a figure remembered through symbolism and inscription, making it a thoughtful and elegant piece for any collection of British historical medals.

This is a rewarding medal for those who appreciate early eighteenth-century medallic art, royal portraiture and the carefully designed memorial style of the Dassier series. Its combination of subject, craftsmanship and condition gives it lasting appeal.