Auction Catalogue

17 March 2004

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Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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№ 1276

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17 March 2004

Hammer Price:
£110

‘Billy and Charlie’ pendant, crowned half length figure in armour holding sceptre right, ‘date’ 1002 above, rev. two armed knights vis-à-vis, blundered legends, 83mm. Very fine, as made; with integral loop for suspension (£100-150)

Part of a series of spurious pieces produced by William Smith and Charles Eaton on Thameside during the 19th century. Obverse only illustrated, reduced



The medal is in cock metal