 Resolution and Adventure, 1772. B.552. First, broken reverse; low stop after E. Obverse signed B.F. ''Platina'' (yellow bronze). 42.4 mm. 488.4 gns. Medal turn. Original loop. Typical edge of the first reverse type, not as rounded as seen on the (later) second. Bust right of George III; Cook's Resolution and Adventure on the high sea. Choice About Uncirculated and a most remarkable example. Rich, deep golden brown in color. No serious defects and virtually none of any importance to the quality of the piece. A slight gas occlusion is noted on both sides. Only these platina (and one silver) medals were struck from the first reverse.
Ex Fred Baldwin on August 15, 1965.
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