Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Sir Hans Sloane, 1744, a copper medal by J.A. Dassier, draped bust left wearing soft cap, rev. legend between floral and oak sprays, 54mm (MI II, 589/234; E 588; Storer 3382). Very fine (£50-70)

Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1752), physician and collector, secretary and later president of the Royal Society, who bequeathed his collections to the nation and around them the British Museum was founded in 1753