1758 Oswego Captured Medal. Betts-415. Silver. Extremely Fine.
31 mm, approximate. 11.3 grams. Boldly struck on a slightly ovoid planchet, we note only light high point wear and some friction in the fields to explain our EF grade. Richly toned in a bold blend of charcoal and antique golden-gray. Oswego, on Lake Ontario, was taken by General Marquis de Montcalm in August 1758, and was demolished to prevent its use by the British. The medal commemorates this event. Oswego was reoccupied by British forces in 1759, as part of Prime Minister Pitt's attack on French Canada. A rare and significant medal worthy of serious bidder consideration.
Ex Burdette G. Johnson; Spink America's Sale #8686, June 1997, lot 55. Lot tag, collector tag and B.G. Johnson envelope with attribution and provenance notes included. The attribution on the Johnson envelope is incorrect.

Estimate: $2000