Goree Taken, 1758. B.413 (obv.), MI.415, Eimer 12. Unsigned (by John Pingo). Silver. 39.6 mm. 383.2 gns. Britannia facing left; Victoria navalis right. Choice About Uncirculated. Fairly heavy reverse die cud between Victory's feet. Edge engraved AVGVSTVS KEPPEL COMMANDING. Admiral Keppel's expedition took Goree (Cape Verde) from the French in 1758.
Ex Jim King on June 19, 1971.
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