1670 British Colonization Medal. Silver. 42 mm. 34.31 grams. By Roettier. Betts-44, Eimer-245, Rulau-E50A. AU-58 (PCGS).This charming example is originally toned with olive and powder blue highlights to dominant pinkish-silver patina. Ample reflectivity remains in the fields, both sides with light friction and wispy handling marks to define the grade. A few trivial edge nicks between 3 and 4 oclock on the reverse are noted. The obverse of this type features conjoined busts of King Charles II and Catharine of Braganza. The English Kings marriage to the daughter of King Joao IV of Portugal in 1622 gave his kingdom a foothold in South America (Brazil) and the East Indies.
