Auction Catalogue

15 December 1995

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical Medals and Tokens

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 736

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15 December 1995

Estimate: £20–£30

Medals Related to Motoring & Motor Sport, France, France, Grand Prix, 1923, an unusual cast brass medal, racing car, reverse stamped gran prix france tours 1923, 37mm. Extremely fine but not of good work (£20-30)

The precise purpose of this curious piece is unclear, the style is poor and thus it is unlikely to have been made as a commemorative or souvenir in the usual sense.