A Rare Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in bronze coloured 'platina', the obverse with...

A Rare Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in bronze coloured 'platina', the obverse with bust r., laureate, GEORGE III KING OF GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. IRELAND. ETC., the reverse with two ships at sea. RESOLVTION. ADVENTVRE., the exergue SAILED FROM ENGLAND MARCH MDCCLXXII, the top edge above the King's head bearing traces of original suspender ring, later drilled through the AD of ADVENTVRE to take a ribbon suspender, medal alignment

Footnote:- These medals were made for distribution to indigenous people by James Cook and his men of the ships 'Resolution' and 'Adventure' during the Second Voyage of 1772-75. This medal is identical to one sold by Tennants Lot 7 25th September 2019 with the exception that that example was of coin alignment

. In worn condition. The original suspender ring has been removed and the edge has been drilled. Nicks to the edge. Made using a cracked die which is evident from the flaw running through the CH of March in the exergue.