1702 American Treasure Captured at Vigo Bay Medal. Betts-95. Copper, 25.9 mm. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 72.0 grains. One of the most extraordinary specimens of this jeton weve ever encountered. Richly lustrous and boasting nearly full mint color, slightly mellowed in the obverse fields and across the devices. While the victory at Vigo spawned many medals, of which these jetons are the most numerous, none of the Vigo medals are typically encountered in Gem condition. Even this small diameter piece does a nice job evoking the battle on the reverse, though it was clearly copied for mass production from those of somewhat more elegant style. PCGS# 921149. <strong>To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click<a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"target=’_blank’> here.</a></strong> From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Paul Bosco at the 2009 New York International Numismatic Convention, January 2009.
