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Wit’s Magazine, silver medal by Phillips, c. 1784, female figure crowning kneeling figure, reverse human-headed lion within circle formed by serpent, 36mm (D & W. 777-RR; MG 1334; cf. Noble Collection part B, 947). Good very fine, deeply toned, very rare (£40-50)

These, according to Davis and Waters, were awarded as prizes to contributors to the Wit’s Magazine, c. 1784