1779 Admiral Keppel Medal. BHM-220. Bronze, 33 mm. MS-62 (PCGS). 297.3 grains. Signed L on the obverse and TL on the reverse for Truels Lyng. Easily the most picturesque of the Keppel medals, with a highly distinctive portrait on the obverse and an 18th century criticism of lawyers on the reverse that may continue to resonate today: an image of Justice trampling serpents in the courtroom. Glossy deep tan with golden toning and good luster in the fields. An exceptionally attractive specimen with bold sharpness and no defects.<p><p>Though BHM calls this RR in bronze, it appears a bit more common in typical somewhat worn grade. It is essentially never seen this nice, however, and this is easily the finest one we have offered, including among the extensive Keppel medal selection in the 2006 Ford sale. From the Richard Margolis Collection. Earlier from Simmons and Simmons at COINEX, October 1993.
