Auction Catalogue

1 July 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

.

Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 2116

.

1 July 2008

Hammer Price:
£50

19th Century, Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a large copper medal by W. Wyon, bust of Sir Thomas Gresham left, rev. statue of Victoria, Royal Exchange behind, 74mm (BHM 2185; E 1390; W & E 447; Taylor 146x). Tiny flaw on obverse rim at 2 o’clock (and corresponding on reverse) and a small spot below bust, otherwise virtually as struck (£60-80)