British and World Historical Medals

United States of America, Societies of Merchants to Both Indies (Founded 1664), a copper medal by J. Mauger, bust of Louis XIV right, rev. Mercury stands with caduceus and money-bag, with emblems trade and commerce, 41mm (Betts 40; Divo –). Probably an early 19th century restrike, small die flaw by second s in christianissimvs, otherwise extremely fine, scarce £200-250