HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
BHM-91 Bz, Duke of Cumberland Death Medal
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Great Britain 1765 |
| Design Description: |
Duke of Cumberland |
| Item Description: |
AE BRONZE 1765 G.BRIT. BHM-91 DEATH OF DUKE CUMBERLAND BHM-91 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MEDAL MS 64 BN |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1765, AE, DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND, Great Britain, NGC MS64BN, Cert# 3500293-011. George III (1760-1820), Death of the Duke of Cumberland 1765, Bronze Medal by van Nest, Armoured Bust of the Duke Wearing Lionscalp Shoulder Plates, Rev. A Tomb Flanked by Cupid as Hercules and a Mournful Britannia, SWEET WILL.S BLOOM IS CLOSD (BHM 91; Eimer 709). Glossy high relief surfaces. ANA Description: Obverse: bust of the duke of Cumberland: WILL D OF CUMBERLAND. Reverse: Britannia in an attitude of mourning and a wildman leaning upon a tomb: SWEET WILL S BLOOM IS CLOSED|NAT XV APRIL MDCCXXI OB XXXI OCTO R MDCCLXV. Weight: 21.14 grams Measurements: 38 mm.