British Victories of 1758. B.418, MI. 444. Unsigned. Silver. 44.5 mm. 498.0 gns. Bust left of George II the die of B.416; fleur-de-lys reversed with plain roundels above and below, victories and victors named around, Niagara, Quebec, and Crown Point with pride of place. Choice Uncirculated, nearly Gem. Gorgeous, unsophisticated toning and brightly reflective fields. The nicest this cataloguer has seen. Reverse die beginning to break in from the rim as seen on others.
Ex Fred Baldwin on June 24, 1965.
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