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Auction: 18003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 34

1747 Lord Anson, Copper, plain edge, Obverse: Bust of Anson (left), hair short, no drapery, crowned by Winged Victory standing behind on the prow of a galley, Legend 'GEORGE LORD ANSON', below 'VICT . MAY III MDCCXLVII,' maker's mark 'T. PINGO F.' below bust, Reverse: Winged Victory, holding a wreath and a trophy, stands upon the back of a sea monster, over a small globe, the Legend 'CIRCVMNAVIGATION' around, all within a beaded circle, placed around are six laurel wreaths, bearing the inscriptions: 'KEPPEL, SAVMAREZ, SAVNDERS, BRETT, DENNIS, CAMPHEL', Diameter: 43 mm, Weight: 33.81 grams, mint

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