The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy

George I, Death, 1727, a damascened copper medal by J. Dassier, laureate and draped bust right, rev. Britannia seated left, holding medallion of George II, 32mm, 17.84g (Eisler 172; MI II, 474/92; E 507; cf. DNW 199, 834). A couple of minor obverse edge nicks, otherwise very fine and with good gilding, rare £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy.

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George I died on 11 June 1727 (O.S.), 22 June 1727 (N.S.)