SCOTLAND. The Battle of Culloden, 1746. Copper medal. 9.48 gm. 36 mm. Pinchbeck. England. Bust of William, Duke of Cumberland right; WILL DUKE CUMB BRITISH HERO around; BORN J5 AP 1721 below / The Duke on a rearing horse, a cannon in front firing at retreating soldier; REBELLION JUSTLY REWARDED around; AT CULLODEN J6 AP 1746 below. Woolf 55:10. Good Fine; pleasing brown patina. Typical Pinchbeck issue; some edge denting; probably a pocket piece for a while; details--particularly on reverse--clear.

Pinchbeck: A cheap brass, mainly copper with some zinc, invented in the 18th century as a cheap imitation of gold.