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406.5 grains. 40.1 mm. A beautifully toned specimen of this mid-18th century medal,
celebrating one of the greatest supporters of the colonial America's grievances. Deeply
reflective surfaces show a wealth of light pastel toning over light silver gray surfaces,
incorporating pale gold, light blue, and rose. A simply gorgeous medal, firmly struck and
showing only the most minor signs of handling. Some minor hairlines require a glass to
even see, and a very minor rim bruise at the base of the obverse has been neatly filed, a
rather common solution practiced in the 18th century by careful hands. Engraved by Thomas
Pingo, one of the most gifted engravers of his age, this piece was produced in Britain but
seemingly made for both American and British audiences. It is a perfect addition to a
colonial coin collection that already includes the similarly inspired Pitt token.
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