Historical and Art Medals, British and World Coins and Tokens

Brazil, Foundation Stone of the New Hospital at Rio de Janeiro Laid, 1840, silver medal by G. Azevedo, bust of Peter II left, reverse frontal elevation of hospital, LANÇOU A PEDRA FUNDAMENTAL DO NOVO HOSPITAL DA SANTA CASA DA MISERICORDIA, 51mm (Brettauer 2962; Meili 94; BDM I, 96). Better than very fine and toned, very rare (£120-150)

Illustrated as Lot 639 in D & W 21.