1702 American Treasure Captured at Vigo Bay Medal. Betts-95. Gilt copper, 25.8 mm. MS-62 (PCGS).
69.3 grains. Bright golden gilding persists across both sides, only worn off on high points, notably including Queen Anne’s cheek. A lovely example in an unusual and scarce format. Most of these are simply brass.
PCGS# 921150.
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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier, from our (Stack’s) Americana sale, January 2011, lot 6143.
Estimate: $600
Price realized | 320 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 600 USD |