Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Great Britain, Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a silver medal by W. Wyon, bust of Thomas Gresham left, rev. statue of Victoria in front of elevation of the Exchange, 74mm (W & E 447; BHM 2185; E 1390). Glazed in lunettes, extremely fine and virtually as issued, rare; in original maroon fitted case and undoubtedly a special presentation piece £250-300

Provenance: BDW Auction 3, 1 December 1993, lot 142