Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

Second Treaty of Vienna, 1731, a copper medal by J. Croker, laureate head of George II left, rev. Neptune in sea chariot, commanding tranquility from the winds, 47mm (MI II, 496/39; Pax 503; E 523). About extremely fine
£200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Claremont Collection of Historical Medals.

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The Treaty of Vienna, which marked the end of the Anglo-French Alliance and the start of the Anglo-Austrian Alliance, was one of the Duke of Newcastle’s most significant achievements as Secretary of State