George II period. Free British Fishery Society medal, established 1750. Copper medal, 40 mm, by L. Koch. Obverse with bust of Frederick, Prince of Wales, Governor of the Society. Reverse depicting fishermen with nets and barrels, trawlers in the background, with legend “To the Advantage of Great Britain” and “Free Brit Fishery by a Society Establ. 1750” (MI II, 659/365; E 629).
A few light marks in the fields, otherwise an attractive example with rich chocolate-brown patina.
George II period. Free British Fishery Society medal, established 1750. Copper medal, 40 mm, by L. Koch. Obverse with bust of Frederick, Prince of Wales, Governor of the Society. Reverse depicting fishermen with nets and barrels, trawlers in the background, with legend “To the Advantage of Great Britain” and “Free Brit Fishery by a Society Establ. 1750” (MI II, 659/365; E 629).
A few light marks in the fields, otherwise an attractive example with rich chocolate-brown patina.
