Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 24123 - British and World Coins and Medals featuring the Pritchard Collection of 18th Century Provincial Tokens and Commemorative Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 978

Frederick, Election as Prince of Wales, AE Medal, 1729, by Jean Dassier, FRIDERICUS WALLIAE PRINCEPS AET • XXIII • herm bust of Frederick upon a pedestal, flanked by Fame and Britannia, his motto on banner above, MDCCXXIX. in exergue, rev. VIRTUTE INGENITA FORTIS DUCTUQUE PARENTIS •, an eagle trains her young one to fly towards the Meridian sun from a rocky summit, ships at sea beyond, SIC ITUR AD ASTRA. in exergue, edge plain, 41mm, 37.78g (Eimer 516; MI ii 489/29), with a pleasing residual lustre, a most charming intricate design, good extremely fine

The Pritchard Collection of 18th Century Provincial Tokens and Commemorative Medals


Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£100

Starting price
£60