Description
1773 Thomas Snelling, Numismatist, AE Medal, Lewis Pingo, BHM.180, E.749
A lovely example of this bronze medal which was engraved by Lewis Pingo and struck at the Royal Mint. Thomas Snelling carried on business as a numismatist at 163 Fleet Street, London, and published many treatises on British coins. Upon his death his coins, medals and antiques were sold at Langford’s, Covent Garden, in January 1774. Well struck with a trace of wear. Diameter 40mm. Listed in Brown, British Historical Medals 1760-1960 as BHM.180 and in Eimer, British Commemorative Medals and their Values as E.749. Presented with old dealer’s ticket.
O: Bust right. THOMAS SNELLING.
R: Legend within wreath. MERVISTI / OBIIT DIE II MAII MDCCLXXIII AETAT LXI.
I would grade this medal Extremely Fine (Sheldon AU58), but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
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