HANOVER. Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. 1763-1827. Æ Medal (60mm, 109.10 g, 12h). On his death. By Benedetto Pistrucci. Issued by Hamlet. Dually dated 16 August 1763 and 5 January 1827. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY, head right; ΠΙΣTPYKKI/AYTOΠTHΣ/EΠOIEI in three lines and HAMLET below / Laudatory twenty-three line inscription. BHM 1283; Eimer 1189. Near EF, dark brown surfaces.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex California Collection of British Historical Medals (Classical Numismatic Group 85, 15 September 2010), lot 1610.
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