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Auction: 22002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 118

(x) Battle of Culloden 1746, 51mm, silver, several small edge knocks, highlights polishes, otherwise good fine

Known as "the finest of the Culloden medals" (Medallic Illustrations of British History, Vol. II, Part II, p. 613 refers) and executed by Richard Yeo (later Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint), these medals were struck by subscription and were sold in silver and bronze at one guinea and half a guinea each respectively, and in gold at two guineas more than the price of gold; they were available to purchase from Mr. Yeo's lodgings in Covent Garden "and no where else in London" (London Gazette, February 3 to February 7, 1746 refers).

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£450

Starting price
£200