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Lot 964: 1759 George II Medal in Bronze

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Lot  964: 1759 George II Medal in Bronze
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>Important British Victory Commemorative Medal</b>

<b>1759 George II “British-American Victories” medal in Bronze, Choice Extremely Fine or better.</b>
Betts 418, 43 mm in diameter. This medal was struck to commemorate the crucial victories enjoyed by the British in the French and Indian War at Niagara, Quebec, and Crown Point, plus additional victories in the Seven Years War. The obverse features a nice, high-relief bust of George II facing left. The reverse celebrates significant British victories in the French and Indian Wars (the French fleur-de-lis is shown upside-down). Rich, golden-brass colors and nice, problem-free surfaces.