BRITISH, Hanover. George II, 1727-1760. Medal 1736 (Silver, 39 mm, 20.34 g, 12 h), Jernegan's Lottery Medal. By J. S. Tanner. BOTH HANDS - FILL'D FOR BRITAIN. / GEORGE REIGNING Minerva standing between military trophies and emblems of the Arts and Sciences. Rev. GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE / CAROLINE PROTECTING / 1736 Caroline, royally robed, waters a grove of young palm trees. Eimer 537. Beautifully toned. Minor marks and scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.



The medal was originally given to buyers of lottery tickets for a silver cistern crafted by Henry Jernegan, a London goldsmith and banker. Each ticket cost either five or six shillings, and the purchaser received a silver medal into the bargain, valued at about three shillings (American Journal of Numismatics, 1871, p. 69).