American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1736 Jernegan's Cistern Medal
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GREAT BRITAIN - 1660-1815 |
| Item Description: |
SILVER 1736 BETTS-169 JERNEGAN'S CISTERN MEDAL |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 62 |
| Owner: |
PSL |
Owner Comments:
Betts-169 Silver.
This was struck and distributed to purchasers of a lottery of a silver vase. Which was drawn in 1737. The only reference to America is in the palmetto trees on the obverse. The design and legend indicate the protection afforded by the Queen to the Plantations. 30,000 were struck.