American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1670 Colonization Medal
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Coin Details
| Item Description: |
SILVER 1670-DATED BETTS-44 COLONIZATION MEDAL |
| Full Grade: |
NGC VF |
| Owner: |
PSL |
Owner Comments:
Betts-44 Silver. The obverse of this medal features Busts of Charles II and Queen Catherine. Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705) was the daughter of Portuguese King John IV. She brought the beginnings of Britain's Indian Empire as her dowry, including the port of Bombay. The Reverse shows A globe the legend suggest British colonization around the world.