Coins and Historical Medals

Queen Charlotte’s 18th Birthday, 1762, a silver medal by T. Pingo, bust right, hair braided and wearing pearl necklace, rev. clasped hands holding staff topped with cap, 29mm, 10.37g (Eimer 24; BHM 74; E 698; cf. DNW M10, 1115). Polished and with associated surface marks, otherwise very fine; with integral scroll mount £100-£150

Provenance: A Fine Collection of British Historical and Commemorative Medals, Sotheby Auction, 9-10 March 1989, lot 241 (part); R.D. King Collection