UNITED STATES. William Pitt, the Elder. 1708-1778. Repeal of the Stamp Act silver medal. 30.49 gm. 40 mm. By Thomas Pingo. 1766. Bewigged bust of William Pitt left, T. PINGO in small letters at truncation; GVLIELMVS PITT / THE MAN WHO HAVING SAVED THE PARENT PLEADED WITH SUCCESS FOR HER CHILDREN in seven lines. Betts 516. Eimer 713. BHM 100. Choice, as made, a few faint hairlines in obverse field.

"No taxation without representation," the American colonist complaint about the Stamp Act of 1765 led to the repeal of the tax, a response that was helped by the strong support of William Pitt. (Note lot 213, a satirical token with Pitt's name expressed as a rebus.)