1759 British Victories of 1759 Medal. Betts-418. Silver, 44.0 mm. AU-58 (PCGS). 475.6 grains. An extremely scarce format for this medal, dozens of times rarer in this composition than the more common base metal alloys of copper or brass/pinchbeck. Nicely toned silver gray with highlights of gold and rose. Lustrous and appealing with superb high relief details on both sides. With the usual British arms supporters of a lion and a unicorn focusing attention on the upside down fleur de lis at center, this medal celebrates all the places around the world that the British military managed to turn France upside down: Quebec, Crown Point, Guadeloupe, and Niagara, among others. The names of commanding army and navy officers are listed along with the dates of each battle. This is a classic in the series. PCGS# 889633. <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 Edward Waddell, August 2011.
