(1759) Silver Medal Betts-418, British Victories

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,640 AU58 08-24-2023 Stack's Bowers

Description

Betts-418 in silver is a British Victories medal from 1759, the premium precious-metal version of a design celebrating the string of triumphs that established British global supremacy during the Seven Years' War. Silver strikings were produced in limited numbers for officers, officials, and wealthy collectors who desired a higher-quality commemoration than the bronze versions sold to the general public. The year 1759 produced an unprecedented series of victories that transformed the British Empire from a commercial maritime power into a global imperial force. This silver medal preserves the celebratory design with the enhanced detail and visual appeal that precious metal provides, the reflective silver surface adding dignity to the depiction of national triumph. Silver British Victories medals from 1759 are among the most sought-after pieces in the Seven Years' War medal series.

Rarity Notes

Silver British Victories medal from 1759. Premium composition, limited production. Scarce and desirable.

Cross References

Betts-418; PCGS #889633