1670 British Colonization Medal. Betts-44. Silver, 41.6 mm. EF-40 (PCGS).
537.8 grains. A fine example of this popular and important medal, deeply and evenly toned in antique gray across both sides. The high points of the portraits show some wear with contrasting light silver gray tones. Scattered marks are seen, though only an old hairline in the right obverse field is worth mentioning. The obverse is in its early, unbroken state.
PCGS# 613478.
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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier acquired at the ANA Convention, August 2004.
Estimate: $500
Price realized | 750 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 500 USD |