Copper Medal of George II of Great Britain, Great Britain, 1760–1760. 2006.33.11

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2006.33.11

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Obverse: THE CONQUEST OF CANADA COMPLEATED - Laureated nude male figure of St. Lawrence reclining to r., his l. arm resting on the prow of galley; in his r. hand he holds padle while dog-like beaver is climbing up his left knee. In background, standard bearing inscription AMHERST within laurel wreath surmounted by lion; in exergue is shield of France charged with fleurs-de-lis, surmounting tomahawk, bow and quiver.
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Reverse: MONTREAL TAKEN MDCCLX/ SOC. PROMOTING ARTS/ AND COMMERCE. - Draped semi-nude female figure std. to r., behind her is fir tree and eagle perched on rock; to r. of her is shield of France, with club and tomahawk behind it.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 30.22
    • Diameter (in mm): 40.5

Typological Description

References

  • Citation: Stack's Public Auction Sale, May 23, 2006, Lot #100, p. 40
  • Reference: Betts.429
  • Reference: MI.447
  • Reference: Eimer.236

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2006.33.11
  • Lot: 2006.33
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • John J. Ford, Jr., coll.
    • Fred Baldwin on June 24, 1965

Description

465.5 gns. Medal is entitled, "Montreal Taken and Conquest of Canada"

Subjects

  • Event: Montreal Taken and Conquest of Canada, 1760

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States