Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Martin Folkes, 1740, a copper medal by J.A. Dassier, bust right in cap, rev. legend and date within ornamental cartouche, 54mm (Eisler 328; MI II, 558/185; E 556). Extremely fine £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Numismatic Medals from the North Yorkshire Moors Collection.

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Martin Folkes (1690-1754), antiquary, freemason, astronomer and numismatist; president of the Royal Society 1741-53, and of the Society of Antiquaries 1750-4