Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Europe Hopes for Peace in the Americas, 1762, a silver medal by J.G. Holtzhey, Indian supports Cupid placing Victory on a column at right, rev. Mercury seated at quay-side, ships in background, 44mm, 27.79g (E 702; Pax 589; v. Loon Suppl. 365; Betts 442). Bright from prior cleaning and with associated scuffing, otherwise about extremely fine, rare £500-600

Provenance: Worldwide Coins Mailbid Sale 7, February 1985 (666)