Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

British Historical Medals, Great Exhibition, 1851, a bronze award medal by W. and L.C. Wyon, conjoined busts of Victoria and Prince Albert left, rev. Britannia placing a wreath on kneeling figure of Industry, attended by supporters representing the continents, edge named (R.S. Davies & Sons, Class XII), 77mm (Allen 25; BHM 2462; E 1457). Virtually as struck; in original maroon case of issue (£120-150)

Provenance:
B.M. Greenaway Collection