(1758) Brass Medal Betts-407, Admiral Boscawen

Coin Details

Auction Record

$900 VF25 08-24-2023 Stack's Bowers

Description

This brass medal, Betts-407, depicts Admiral Boscawen at Louisbourg in 1758. Edward Boscawen commanded the naval component of the Louisbourg expedition, providing the crucial sea power that made the siege possible. Boscawen's fleet of over 150 ships transported the army, provided naval gunfire support, and blockaded the harbor to prevent French reinforcement or escape. The medal honors Boscawen's contribution to the victory, recognizing that the capture of Louisbourg was fundamentally a combined naval-land operation that required close cooperation between the fleet and army. The Betts series documents the full arc of European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere, from the earliest Spanish exploration medals through the diplomatic pieces marking American independence. Boscawen went on to achieve further distinction, defeating a French fleet at Lagos Bay in 1759.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Admiral Boscawen portrait medal from Louisbourg campaign.

Cross References

Betts-407