Auction Catalogue

6 July 2005

Starting at 9:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Token, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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№ 1175

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6 July 2005

Hammer Price:
£150

Duke of Montagu, Memorial, 1751, a bronze medal by J.A. Dassier, armoured bust left, rev. Good Samaritan tends the wounds of a weary traveller, 55mm (MI II, 663/369; E 635; Brettauer 3744). Extremely fine, retaining much original colour (£150-180)

Obverse only illustrated. John, Duke of Montagu (1688-1749), courtier and philanthropist, appointed governor and captain-general of St Lucia and St Vincent by George I in 1722