COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS. BRITISH MEDALS. Death of Captain Cook, Bronze Medal, 1779, unsigned, CAPT. JAMES COOK, uniformed three-quarters bust right, rev COURAGE AND PERSEVERENCE, in exergue BORN 1728 DIED 1779, edge plain, 37mm (Betts 555; BHM 218, R2; Eimer 778; MH 1919, 375). Light double striking to the reverse that does not detract from an extremely fine and very desirable example of this rare medal.
Estimate: £5000-7000