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George II, Battle of Dettingen 1743, copper/bronze medal by T. Tibbs, 37mm, Eimer 576, MI ii 578/215. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of George II left, GEORGIVS II REX. Reverse: Justice seated left holding scales and sword, PARCERE SVBIECTIS ET DEBELLARE SVPERBOS, in exergue DETTINGEN MDCCXLIII. VF, with some surface marks and evidence of once having been gilded, an interesting historical medal commemorating the last occasion on which a reigning British monarch personally led troops in battle (13.4 grams) |
£50 - £100 |
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