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

Defence of Acre, 1799, a copper medal, unsigned [by T. Wyon Sr], uniformed bust of Sir Sydney Smith three-quarters right, rev. British ships in bay, troops retreating in distance, 38mm (BHM 474; E 907); Capture of Helder Point, 1799, a white metal medal, unsigned [by T. Wyon Sr], bust of Sir Ralph Abercrombie with head turned left, rev. decorated column, 40mm (BHM 477; E 910); together with Napoleon Landed at Alexandria, 1798, a white metal medal, unsigned [of English manufacture], bust of Napoleon left, rev. cannon, tents and pyramid, 38mm [3]. Very fine, the second rare in white metal (£70-90)