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Death of Sir Isaac Newton, 1726 (OS), a copper medal by J. Croker, draped bust left, rev. Science holding a plan of the solar system, 52mm (MI II, 469/83; E 504). Minor spotting, otherwise about extremely fine £150-£200
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Numismatic Medals from the North Yorkshire Moors Collection.
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Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1726/7 OS), natural philosopher and mathematician, one of the most influential scientists the world has ever seen; Whig MP for the University of Cambridge, 1689-90 and 1701-2; Warden of the Mint 1696-9; Master of the Mint 1699-1727 (OS); president of the Royal Society 1703-27 (OS). He died on 20 March 1726/7
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