Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Duke of Marlborough, 1742, a copper medal by J.A. Dassier, bust right, reverse legend in four lines, 55mm (MI 568/202; E 568). Extremely fine, light patina (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector.

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Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (1706-58); elected Knight of the Garter 1741; present at the Battle of Dettingen, 1743; appointed Lord Steward, 1749; Keeper of the Privy Seal, 1755; Commander-in-Chief of the British troops serving in Germany, 1758