Coins and Historical Medals

Earl Harcourt, 1773, an engraved silver medal, te defendendo, soldier standing left, holding musket, sub auspices simonis comitis harcourt proregis g.t.r. ducente 1773 in exergue, rev. levis et integer pede libero pulsanda tellus, helmeted figure walking right, holding spear and shield, 60 x 41mm, 19.41g. Polished, otherwise very fine, a rare and unusual piece; with integral loop for suspension £200-£260

Provenance: J. Webb Collection.

Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl (1714-77), governor to the Prince of Wales 1751-60; British Ambassador to France 1768-72; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1772-77