(1766) William Pitt / British Lion Medal. Betts-518. Pinchbeck, 31.3 mm. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS). 117.4 grains. A fascinating medalet from the aftermath of the Seven Years War, proclaiming Pitt as the man "who rouze the British Lion," depicted as joyously rampant while brandishing a sword and grasping the globe. Finely granular surfaces are dark olive with brassy high points. A flan crack is seen through the first L of WILLIAM to the back of the head. Crude, charming, and rare, we havent sold one of these since the Ford sale. PCGS# 921196. <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 A.H. Baldwin and Sons, June 1969; our (Stacks) sale of the John J. Ford Jr. Collection, Part XIV, May 2006, lot 387.