Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

50th Anniversary of the Stay of John Parish in Hamburg, 1806, a silver medal, unsigned, legend in 8 lines, rev. from 1756 till 1806 to the mercantile world this span of life what an eventful period!!!, 40mm. Extremely fine and attractively toned, rare (£30-40)

John Parish (1714-1829), b. Leith, Scotland; acted as an emissary between Britain and Germany during the Napoleonic wars, and was responsible for striking a large medal in 1815 honouring Wellington and Blucher (Eimer 58).