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Louisbourg Taken, 1758, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, bust of Admiral Boscawen right, rev. ships in harbour, town and fortress, 37mm (MI II, 689/409; E 660; Betts 405). Metal cud on reverse rim, otherwise good very fine and attractively patinated, very rare £350-450

Provenance: With Seaby 1970; bt December 1982