Lot 2256
Great Britain. Medal, 1687. Med Ill. Vol. I, p.619, 33 (plate LXV,6). Silver. 55 mm. BY G.B (George Bower). Conjoined busts of James II and Mary right. Reverse: A ship, the boats of which are engaged in fishing up treasure from a wreck. Light obverse scratch in field and two edge flaws. Toned. Extremely Fine.
"In the reign of Charles II, Captain William Phipps, under the auspices of the King, attempted to recover the treasure which had, forty-four years before, been lost with a Spanish ship in the West Indies, off Hispaniola. His efforts were unsuccessful, and James II refused to assist in his renewed attempts, but Christopher, Duke of Albemarle, and some friends advanced the necessary funds. When these were almost exhausted he became successful, and returned to England with silver to the amount of £300,000."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
The Emile A. Tartakow Collection.
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