Watch List notes:

Great Britain, large silver medal, James II, salvage of the Concepción by William Phips in 1687, ex-Brand and ex-Sebring. Betts-67; Eimer-285; MI-619/33. 66.84 grams, the holder 3" x 4-1/2". Popular original medal, famously struck from silver recovered in 1687 by New Englander Phips, who was knighted for his deed, and designed by engraver Bower, with portraits of James II and Mary on the obverse and a salvage scene on the reverse, beautifully toned AU with traces of luster, minor marks in fields, small (natural) edge-flaws, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring collection (ANR, January 2004, lot 1559) and the estate of Virgil Brand. Housed in custom Capital Plastic holder printed with information.

Estimate: $1500