Historical and Art Medals, British and World Coins and Tokens

Visit of the Shah of Persia to London, 1873, bronze medal by A.B. Wyon, bust of Nasr-Ed-Din three-quarters left, reverse Londinia standing between shields of London and Persia, city view behind, 77mm (BHM 2951; E. 1623; Welch 13). Minor reverse edge bruise at 7 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine with blemish-free surfaces, toned (£90-120)

400 struck.
Nasr-Ed-Din (1831-96); his official visit to the City of London took place on 20 June 1873