The Claremont Collection of Historical Medals

Battle of Culloden, 1746, a copper medal by R. Yeo, armoured bust of the Duke of Cumberland right, rev. Cumberland, as Hercules, assisting Britannia and trampling on discord, 51mm (Woolf 55:2; MI II, 613/278; E 604). Obverse lacquered, otherwise about extremely fine £150-£180

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

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William, Duke of Cumberland (1721-65), youngest son of George II, played a prominent role in politics and was a regular visitor to Claremont