Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals (20 & 21 February 2019)
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Lot 1500
Date of Auction: 20th & 21st February 2019
Sold for £11,000
Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000
USA, Libertas Americana, 1781, a bronze medal by A. Dupré, bust of Liberty left with flowing hair, liberty cap on staff behind, rev. Minerva representing France, repelling attack of British lion, infant Hercules below strangling serpent in each hand, 47mm (Betts 615; BDM I, 647). A few minor marks otherwise extremely fine, very rare [slabbed PCGS MS 62 BN] £15,000-£18,000
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