Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Beggars’ Benison Club, Anstruther, 1739, a silver-gilt badge, unsigned, Adam and Eve, hands clasped, walking towards a bower, rev. Adonis standing behind reclining Venus attended by Cupid, dog in background, 34mm, 16.85g (MI II, 528/89; E 545, footnote). Some rubbing to high points, otherwise about very fine and the gilding intact, rare; with integral suspension loop £250-300