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Auction: 22106 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 18 - British and World Coins, Medals and Tokens - e-Auction
Lot: 1559

The Bernard Pearl Collection of Historical Medals | Siege of Acre, 1799, AE medal, by J. G. Hancock, SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH K. S. OF SWEDEN., uniformed bust left, rev. Youth stands on the sea-shore displaying a naval shield; beyond, a palm and distant view of Acre, BONAPARTE REPULSED AND SIEGE OF ACRE RAISED 20 MAY 1799 in exergue in three lines, 49mm, 60.50g (Eimer 905; BHM 473), some dark staining, especially to obverse, otherwise with hints of toning beneath, good very fine

provenance
SCMB, February 1969, M80 - 90/- 'VF'

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Sold for
£130

Starting price
£130