1733 Jernegan Cistern Medal. Betts-169. Silver, 38.6 mm. AU-53 (PCGS). 313.7 grains. Silver gray with attractive peripheral cabinet toning of navy blue, pastel blue and gold, and violet. Somewhat hairlined from an ancient polishing, trivial signs of handling, nice eye appeal overall. Both sides show peripheral doubling, but it is particularly pronounced on the reverse. Syd was fascinated by the large retained cud from above IRE to below 3 oclock on the reverse; your cataloger cant recall seeing one quite this advanced either.<p><p>The story of Jernegans Cistern is widely known; the cistern itself is in St. Petersburg, Russia and the medals like this were sold alongside the tickets in the raffle for the massive vessel. Most are not particularly well preserved. PCGS# 595530. <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 Charles Kirtley, via eBay, April 2001.
