Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

The Oak Society, 1750, a copper medal by C.N. Roettier and T. Pingo, bust of Prince Charles right, reverse withered oak tree in centre, flourishing sapling to left, REVIRESCIT, 34mm (Woolf 62:1; M.I. 655/359; E. 625). Extremely fine with almost full original colour (£50-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Cresswell-Corfield Collection of Medals and Badges.

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The Oak Society met at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, on the corner of Arundel Street and the Strand, London, which was demolished in 1857