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Admiral Boscawen Took Cape Breton / Louisburg 1758

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Medals & Tokens Start Price:300.00 CAD Estimated At:350.00 - 450.00 CAD
Admiral Boscawen Took Cape Breton / Louisburg 1758
Seems to have been originally gilt copper, with much of the gilding worn through. Otherwise in nice EF + condition. Obverse: has the half-bust of the Admiral, right. ADMl. BOSCAWEN TOOK CAPE BRETON. Reverse: Scene of the naval attack on the fortress. Above: LOUISBURG. In exergue: JUL 26 1758 / )o(, 40 mm, 15.7 grams.