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

Great Britain, [British Museum], Department of Coins and Medals, Occasional papers (3), Nos. 25, 42, 78, Acquisitions of Medals, 1976-1987, illustrated; together with a catalogue of the Hull Grundy bequest [4]. Publishers’ bindings (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jean-Claude Baudey Numismatic Library.

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In recent years the British Museum has made substantial efforts to improve its collection of medals, particularly those of the modern period (from c.1880 to the present day). These catalogues, by Mark Jones and Philip Attwood, are a testimony to their success and provide an important record of recent acquisitions