Special Collections

Sold on 8 September 1998

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A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector

Lot

№ 1001

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8 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£130

Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a large copper medal by W. Wyon, bust of Sir Thomas Gresham left, reverse statue of Victoria, Royal Exchange behind, 74mm (BHM 2185; E 1390; Taylor 146x); together with Entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London, 1863, a large copper medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, 77mm (BHM 2783; E 1561; Welch 9) [2]. First about extremely fine, second very fine, reverse rim lightly scraped (£60-80)