Auction Catalogue

28 & 29 November 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

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

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

Lot

№ 708

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29 November 2001

Hammer Price:
£60

Centenary of the Birth of Winston Churchill, 1974, a box medal by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, bust three-quarters left, britain’s beloved bulldog winston spencer churchill around above, rev. family arms, centenary picture medal 1974 around below; containing thirteen printed coloured roundels illustrating the life of Churchill by R. Jaffe, 77mm. Mint state; in case of issue (£20-30)

One of the more attractive of the medallic mementoes of Churchill. Though limited to 1,000 pieces, this edition is not often seen in commerce and it is uncertain if all were sold or even manufactured