1677 AE Medal Betts-59, Tobago Victory MS(PCGS#613783)

1677 AE Medal Betts-59, Tobago Victory MS (PCGS#613783)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

详细说明: 1677 Tobago Taken by Assault Medal. Betts-59A. Bronze, 41.3 mm. MS-64 BN (PCGS). 447.7 grains. One of the most magnificent designs of this series, showing a single mortar exploding at the heart of an exquisitely rendered star fort and a harbor full of ships in the foreground. Lustrous medium brown with original mint color still framing peripheral legends. A very choice example of this scarce and impressive medal. Unlike the action commemorated on Betts-52, the battle depicted on this medal really was a French victory, albeit a lucky one. A lucky mortar round happened to hit the Dutch powder magazine, destroying the Dutch fortification and killing the commander and more than 260 officers and enlisted men. The French took the island but were unable to hold it for a long duration. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. in June 1969; John J. Ford, Jr. Collection; our (Stack's) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIII, January 2006, lot 746; Bill McKivor. Accompanied by an antique (early 20th century?) round ink dealer cabinet ticket. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 613783.