A Collection of British Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

Spanish Fleet Destroyed off Cape Passaro, 1718, a silver medal by J. Croker, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of George I right, rev. King standing atop rostral column, naval trophies around, 45mm, 36.11g (MI II, 439/42; E 481). Extremely fine, toned £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of British Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 1-2 July 1935, lot 213 (part)