Duke of Cumberland 'Extinguished Rebellion' Medallion Pewter, 14.32 grams; 34.84 mm. 1746 A.D. Struck to commemorate to Victory of the Battle of Culloden against Bonny Prince Charlie who lead to Jacobite rebellion to restore the House of Stuart to the throne, The Duke of Cumberland, Son of George II was victorious and crushed the rebellion in less than an hour in the bloody battle that earned him the name ‘Butcher’ Cumberland. The Obverse shows the Duke on Horseback advancing left, holding sword above him with DUKE OF CUMBER around. Reverse: Bonny Prince Charlie, the young pretender climbing plinth in pursuit of the English crown at the top with the Duke of Cumberland behind pulling him back, [ ]BACK AGAIN around. Ref: Similar examples in Jettons, Medalets and Tokens of the British Isles Circa 1558 - 1830 A.D., Page 1731, No examples with this reverse. Probably an unpublished variety. Extremely Rare and Very Fine with repair.
This item is accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity. £295.00  
    
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