Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 14th and 15th July - 14th July 2015
Lot 660
Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £300
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Description

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), silver Memorial medal, 1727, by J. Crocker, bust of Newton left, wearing open shirt, mantle around, rev. seated figure of Science holding a plan of the solar system, FELIX. COGNOSCERE. CAVSAS, 51.5mm (MI 469/83; Eimer 504), in original red velvet-lined case of issue. Extremely fine with pleasant light tone.