British and World Historical Medals

Italy, Opening of the Mont Cenis Railway Tunnel, 1871, a copper medal by A. Restelli, female figures representing France and Italy greeting each other in front of tunnel entrance, rev. legends in and around wreath, 70mm (Moyaux 237; BDM V, 94-5). Rim nicks, otherwise very fine £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the Revd. John Watson.

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Provenance: DNW Auction 35, 3 April 1998, lot 470