George II, Capture of the French Treasure Ships Marquis d'Antin and Louis Erasmé, 1745, bronze medal by J. Kirk, the naval action, rev., medallions of the British captains Talbot and Morecock supported by infant fames, 37mm (MI 597/246; Eimer 594), very fine and rare [Ex St. Mary's College, Oscott]. The reverse also shows one of 45 treasure wagons that transported the treasure valued at £800,000 to the Tower of London.
(400-500 GBP)