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Goree Taken, 1758.
Goree Taken, 1758, copper Medal by John Pingo, head of Britannia left, O. FAIR. BRITANNIA. HAIL, rev. Victory on prow right, GOREE TAKEN MDCCLVIII, 40mm (Eimer Pingo 12; Eimer 661). Good extremely fine, with plenty of mint redness, scarce, especially in this condition.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, 1965.
Goree was taken as part of the wider capture of Senegal during the Seven Years War, with Britain's main intention being to undermine French trade and destabilize the French economy. Five years later, at the end of the hostilities, Goree was returned to a weakened France by treaty. But the simplicity of that strategy belies the enormity of the trade itself - slavery. The wholesale supply of people, from central and western Africa, was funneled through Goree, among other West African ports, for resale across the Atlantic on an industrial scale in the USA, the Caribbean, Central America and the vast sugar plantations and mines of Brazil. Britain was also culpable and it would be decades before the trade was finally extinguished in UK law through the long-term efforts of Abolitionists like Clarkson and Wilberforce.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
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How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.