Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Great Britain, Royal Society of Literature, 1823, a heavy trial striking in lead of the obverse of the medal by W. Bain, bust of George IV left, 69mm (cf. BHM 1218). Light spotting, otherwise very fine and patinated, extremely rare; in velvet-lined maroon and gilt-blocked fitted case £90-120

Provenance: BDW Auction 7, 21 September 1994, lot 654.

Exhibition: Royal Academy, 1824, no. 948