1854 Second China War medal with two clasps: CANTON 1857 and TAKU FORTS 1858. Silver, 36 mm. MY-122 (clasps iii, iv), BBM-78. Swivel mou...
1854 Second China War medal with two clasps: CANTON 1857 and TAKU FORTS 1858. Silver, 36 mm. MY-122 (clasps iii, iv), BBM-78. Swivel mount and scroll suspension. Extremely Fine.
"John Brett" engraved on edge. Opalescent gray and blue with significant luster. A scattering of surface marks and scuffs are visible on the obverse, fewer on reverse. An insignificant rim bruise is visible on the obverse near 9:00.
Offered with a modern ribbon.
Estimate: $200 - $400.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
Earlier from our (Stack's / Coin Galleries') sale of February 1993, lot 1650.
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1854 Second China War medal with two clasps: CANTON 1857 and TAKU FORTS 1858. Silver, 36 mm. MY-122 (clasps iii, iv), BBM-78. Swivel mount and scroll suspension. Extremely Fine.
"John Brett" engraved on edge. Opalescent gray and blue with significant luster. A scattering of surface marks and scuffs are visible on the obverse, fewer on reverse. An insignificant rim bruise is visible on the obverse near 9:00.
Offered with a modern ribbon.
Estimate: $200 - $400.
Provenance: From the Gem Collection.
Earlier from our (Stack's / Coin Galleries') sale of February 1993, lot 1650.
To view all items from the Gem Collection, click here.
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