Commemorative Medals, Numismatic Books

Victoria (1837-1901), National Art Competition, 1857, a bronze electrotype award by A. Vechte, bust of Queen Victoria left, surrounded by a continual scene of allegorical figures, un-named, 145mm (E 1512; cf. Burt, The Medal 5, p.48-9; cf. DNW M7, 2135). Some damage where edge is separating at top, otherwise very fine £40-50