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Auction 81  10 May 2013
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Lot 3048

Estimate: 250 GBP
Price realized: 260 GBP
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS. BRITISH MEDALS. George I, Naval Action off Cape Passaro, Silver Medal, 1718, by John Croker, laureate and armoured bust right, hair long, rev the King as Neptune atop a rostral column, amidst naval trophies, SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, 45mm (MI 439/42; Eimer 481; MH 150). Nearly extremely fine.
The Spanish Fleet, commanded by Admiral Don Anthonio de Castañeta was defeated by Admiral George Byng (1663-1733), who destroyed or captured the majority of the ships, and took the Spanish Admiral prisoner.

Estimate: £250-300
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