Duke of Cumberland 'Anti Jacobite' Medallion 004322

Duke of Cumberland 'Anti Jacobite' Medallion 004322
Rare Duke of Cumberland 'Anti Jacobite' Medallion
Pewter, 14.32 grams; 34.84 mm. 1746 AD. Struck to commemorate the Victory at the Battle of Culloden against Bonny Prince Charlie who lead the Jacobite rebellion in an failed attempt 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 a column in pursuit of the English crown at the top with the Duke of Cumberland behind pulling him back and COME BACK AGAIN around and PRETENDER in exergue. Reference: Michael Mitchiner in Jetons, Medalets and Tokens of the British Isles, Circa 1558 - 1830 AD, page 1740, number 5103. Very fine with repair.
£295.00  

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