342, Lot: 1050. Estimate $150. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

HANOVER. George II & Caroline. 1727-1760. AR Medal (38.5mm, 20.21 g, 12h). Jernigan’s Lottery. By J.S. Tanner. Dated 1736. BOTH HANDS FILL’D FOR BRITAIN, Minerva standing facing, holding spear and palm frond, between piled arms and symbols of art and science / GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE, Caroline standing right, holding scepter and watering a grove of palms; CAROLINE PROTECTING/ 1736. Eimer 537; MI 517/72; Betts 169. Near EF, toned.

This medal was given to those who purchased tickets for Jernigan’s Lottery, which offered a silver cistern as a prize.