Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Geological Society of London, Bigsby Prize, a light bronze award medal after A.B. Wyon, named (Percy Edward Kent, 1955), 45mm; Geological Society of London, Murchison Medal, a bronze award by Pinches (after L.C. Wyon), named (Percy Edward Kent, 1969: The Geological Society), 55mm (BHM 2869; E 1588); Yorkshire Archaeological Society, Sorby Medal for Distinguished Services, a copper and enamel award, unsigned, named (Sir Peter Kent, FRS), 76mm [3]. Mint state; in cases of issue £140-£180

Percy Edward Kent, KB (1913-86), known as Sir Peter Kent; b West Bridgford, Notts.; ed. West Bridgford Grammar and Nottingham University; geologist in East Africa, 1934-6; joined Anglo-Iranian Oil Co (later BP), 1936; RAFVR 1941-6, mentioned in despatches; resumed career with BP, culminating in his appointment as Assistant General Manager, Exploration, 1971; Chairman of the Natural Environment Research Council, 1973-7; director of London and Scottish Marine Oil, 1977-83; President of the Geological Society of London, 1974-6. Sold with a copied obituary from the Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society, 1987