Medal Commemorating Preston Taken, Showing George I

British

1715

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Title: Medal Commemorating Preston Taken, Showing George I
Date: 1715
Culture: British
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g)
Classification: Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals
Credit Line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1922
Object Number: 22.122.41
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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