Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Paper Money

AUSTRALIA, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, a bronze award medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, named (C. Harris, Third Award), 76mm (BDM VI, 591; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.76, 66; cf. DNW 131, 519); INDIA, The Photographic Society of India, award medals by J.S. & A.B. Wyon (2), in silver and bronze, named (W.B. Spalding, Salon 1923…W.B. Spalding, Salon 1925), both 51mm (Pudd. 948.27.3); ITALY, Esposizione Bologna, 1888, a bronze award medal by S. Johnson, un-named, 40mm; USA, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904, a bronze plaque by A.A. Weinman, 70 x 70mm (Baxter 108; BDM VI, 428; cf. DNW 58, 1641); together with miscellaneous World base metal medals (6) [11]. Those described all extremely fine and in cases of issue, others about very fine and better £120-150

Provenance: R. Thomas Collection