Auction Catalogue

8 September 2000

Starting at 10:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. British and World Paper Money.

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 825

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8 September 2000

Estimate: £40–£60

Chile, Battle of Coronel, 1914, a silver medalet of German manufacture, unsigned, female figure of Victory, reverse legend, 15mm; Tsingtau Captured, 1914, a similar silver medalet, 15mm. [2]. Mint state; both with loops for suspension (£40-60)

The Battle of Coronel on 1 Nov. 1914 witnessed a victory by Admiral von Spee’s squadron over a group of British warships off the coast of Chile