A Collection of Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman (Part II)
England, Death of Samuel Tyssen, 1800, a silver medal by J. Milton, bust left, rev. legend within wreath, 41mm (BHM 491; E 920). Extremely fine and very attractively toned, rare £300-£400
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Samuel Tyssen (c. 1756-1800), numismatist; his collection of coins was sold by Sotheby's in 1802