Lot 25
Undated (1766) William Pitt Medal in Copper. EF-45. 41 mm diameter. Obverse of William Pitt, with his curly wig and queue, GVLIELMVS (William) at left, PITT at right. The reverse features a multi-line legend that reads: THE MAN WHO HAVING SAVED THE PARENT PLEADS WITH SUCCESS FOR HER CHILDREN. Medium tan, with reddish highlights scattered about. William Pitt was a British Parliamentarian who endeared himself to American with his opposition to the hated Stamp Act. We include this medal here because of its association with the 1766 Pitt Halfpennies and Farthings.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $345 |
