1779 Admiral Keppel Medal. BHM-214. Silver, 40 mm. AU-58 (PCGS). 323.6 grains. An attractive blend of subtle toning highlights brings life to otherwise medium gray surfaces, showcasing russet, gold, and blue over both surfaces. Some luster clings to design elements, good sharpness and eye appeal on both sides. Some thin and intricate lintmarks are seen atop the obverse, but there are no major post-striking defects.<p>There must have been a fair number of these struck; the reverse die on this example is different than the example in the next lot, and neither of them are the same as the reverse die on LaRiviere III:1069. There is also variance in planchet stock: compare the weight and thickness of this one to the next. This ones die marriage (and weight) is the same as the Adams specimen, lot 23037 in our November 2015 sale, which weighed 321.3 grains. Graded About Uncirculated, it brought $940. From the Richard Margolis Collection. Earlier from Spink Australias Auction 31, March 1990, lot 1334.
