WORLD COINS. GREAT BRITAIN. George III (1760-1820). Silver Indian Chiefs' Medal, c.1776. AR, 96.09g, 78mm. Obv. Bust of the King right, wearing armour with seven rivets above sash, his hair tied in queue, GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA. Rev. The Royal Arms crowned within Garter, lion and unicorn supporters. Original decorated suspension loop (Adams 7.3; Jamieson, fig.18; Eimer 736; Reford 113). Very fine, graffiti "No" below bust and has been cleaned at some distant time. Traces of usual small die flaws through cravat and from rose to edge on reverse. Rare. bought Spink, c.1973
ex Bowers & Merena, 29 November – 1 December 2001, lot 5136
Estimate: $5,500