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The Lion and Wolf. Undated [1777]. Adams 10.1; census specimen 18

From Stack's October 2006 New York Auction, Session 1 on Oct 17, 2006

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Categories  •  Stack's October 2006 New York The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVI: Indian Peace Medals, 1680 - 1890 British Indian Medal Types George III The [1777] Lion and Wolf Medals
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The Lion and Wolf. Undated [1777]. Adams 10.1; census specimen 18.  Choice Extremely Fine/About Uncirculated....The Lion and Wolf. Undated [1777]. Adams 10.1; census specimen 18. Choice Extremely Fine/About Uncirculated. Silver. Solid. a Probably single piece construction. 61.3mm. 833.8 gns. Unsigned dies. Armored bust right of George III; a lion watchfully attentive to a threatening wolf, church building and two houses in the background. Original loop with pyramidal finial. Trivial edge flaws as made. A magnificent piece with lovely, deep coin silver gray toning and some faint blue and rose iridescence. Perfect reverse state. Very rare. Adams lists only 19 different specimens of this medal and the cataloguer notes that his 17 was misreported by Mr. Ford and does not exist.

Ex an unidentifed Wallis & Wallis (Lewes) sale via A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. on June 23, 1969.

Lot # 50 Session 1
Hammer Price: $22,000.00

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