Auction Catalogue

4 October 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1116

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4 October 2001

Hammer Price:
£25

Belgium, Léopold III and Queen Astrid, 1935, a bronze medal by P. Turin, bust of Léopold right, rev. bust of Astrid left, 68mm (CGMP p.378; cf. BDW 18, 703). Extremely fine; in blue fitted case of issue (£25-35)

Queen Astrid was killed in a car crash shortly after this medal appeared