SAMUEL COOPER (1609-72)
Charles II
1660/62RCIN 914040
Cooper made this drawing as a model for the coinage issued for Charles II after the monarchy was restored in 1660. George gave it to his father, George III, as a present to mark the anniversary of Charles II’s restoration on 29 May, although the year of the gift is not recorded.
Presented to George III by George when Prince of Wales
Presented to George III by George when Prince of Wales