Great Britain, George II (1727-1760) CU Commemorative Medal. 1758. Celebrating British successes over France at Senegal, St. Malo, Louisbourg, Cherbourg, Fort Frontenac in Ontario, Fort Dequesne in Ohio (now Pittsburgh), and Goree in Cape Verd. GEORGIVS • II • REX •, laureate and armoured bust left / Britannia seated on lion-drawn cart; to left, Justice standing facing, head right, holding scales and sword; to right, Liberty standing facing, head left, holding rod atop which is pileus and resting on cart; banner inscribed FŒDUS - INVICTUM above, date below, inscription naming the dates, locations and commanders of the British military victories of 1758. Betts 416; Eimer 662; MI II 6292/416. 31.72g, 45mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

Acquired from Stanley Gibbons (Guernsey) Limited, prior to 2017 (£625);
Ex Brady Collection, 1981.