Frederick, Prince of Wales, Free British Fishery Society 1750, bronze medal by Ludwig Koch

Obv: bust of Frederick, Prince of Wales, wearing mantlel over armour, name above, GOVERNOR OF THE SOCIETY below

Rev: a fishing boat hauling in nets, on the shore people handle nets and barrels, FOR THE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN above, in exergue FREE BRIT. FISHERY BY A SOCIETY ESTABL 1750

Condition: Extremely fine; Diameter: 41mm

References: MI ii 659/365; E 629

Notes: The Society was formed to encourage British fishing and provide employment, especially to Scots. After a few years the Society foundered. Frederick died in 1751, his son becoming George III in 1760.

Price £95