Lot 526
Sir Thomas Picton (1758‑1815), Battle of Badajoz, silver medal, 1812

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£384
Description
Sir Thomas Picton (1758‑1815), Battle of Badajoz, silver medal (41mm/33.42gm) 1812 (1820) by T. Webb and G. Mills for Mudie’s British Victories Series. Uniformed bust of Picton facing, LIEUT. GEN. SIR ‑ T. PICTON K. B. around. Rev, Picton standing on a wall planting a flag and holding a broken sword, BADAJOZ APRl. VI / MDCCCXII below (Eimer 1021; BHM 730; Mudie 19). Extremely Fine, rev. practically mint state, stunning matte finish to portrait and reverse design, mirrored prooflike fields to contrast, starting to tone.

