Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical Medals and Tokens

1924. British Empire Exhibition, silver plaque by Carter Preston, struck at the Royal Mint, Britannia seated, figures representing the Dominions facing her, reverse make all sure we are one, 78mm x 50mm (BHM 4189; E. 988; cf. BNJ vol. 55, 1986 “Sir Robert Johnson, the Mint and Medal Making” pp.172-173). Good very fine (£30-40)

Unrecorded by Brown in silver. This plaquette was the winning entry in a competition sponsored by the Armourers’ and Braziers’ company.