Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 21 2 Aug 2017
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Capture of St. Eustatius. 1781. Copper medal. 3.71 gm. 24 mm. Bust of Admiral Rodney wearing a cocked hat, right; G B RODNEY / Broadside view of a ship under sail; SANDWICH. BHM 237. Good Extremely Fine; high relief and attractive.
Admiral Rodney reclaimed St. Eustatius from the Dutch. Among other things, he seized a large quantity of munitions designated for General Washington.