Lot 403 – Great Britain 1743/4 Ae Medallion: Admiral Vernon series, Hanging of Admiral Matthews

Great Britain 1743/4 Ae Medallion: Admiral Vernon series, Hanging of Admiral Matthews
Lot 403 – Great Britain 1743/4 Ae Medallion: Admiral Vernon series, Hanging of Admiral Matthews
Europe » Great Britain
Copper
Price realised
120 CHF
Estimate
120 – 160 CHF
Auction date
Thu 20 Apr 2017 at 12:00 (UTC)
Description
Bronze medallion struck as part of the victory series for Admiral Vernon, dated 1743/4, this depicts Admiral Matthews being hanged, although in reality, this was a satirical medallion as Matthews left the service not long after his victory. He was seen to gloat over the victories over the Spanish and French and took credit from Vernon (Eimer 582) an important historical medallion. very fine/good very fine, weakness to centres in strike. very scarce
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