Coins and Historical Medals

CANADA, Opening of the Victoria Bridge, Montreal, 1860, a white metal medal by A. Hoffnung, distant panorama of the bridge with a train, boat approaching, arms above, rev. legend in 14 lines flanked by portraits of Victoria, Albert and the Prince of Wales in medallions, 51mm (Moyaux 48; BDM VII, 455; cf. Swan 369). Small edge bruise, otherwise extremely fine or better £50-£70