Auction Catalogue

13 July 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 1667 x

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13 July 2011

Hammer Price:
£85

United Kingdom, British Colonies and unspecified British-made Anti-Slavery Medals, Death of George II, 1760, a copper medal by J. Dassier, laureate and armoured bust left, rev. Victory at monument, seated amidst military and naval trophies, holds a shield, 41mm (MI II, 714/454; Betts 427). Extremely fine £60-80

The medal alludes to the great victories of the reign, including actions in Canada and the West Indies