Ancient, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. Numismatic Books. British and World Banknotes

France, République Française, 1901, a bronze award plaque by S.-E. Vernier, half-length portrait of Marianne right, rev. branch, engraved (S.N.M. Course de 24 Heures, 4 et 5 Octobre 1930, 6m Cygne, 1er Prix), 74 x 50mm (PBE 941; CGMP p.386; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.49, 186; BDM VI, 227); Commerce, 1910, a bronze award medal by R. Lamourdedieu, draped female seated, surveying a port, her feet on the prow of a boat, rev. sun’s rays shining from head of Mercury, tablet below, un-named, 50mm (PBE –; CGMP p.221; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.21, 73) [2]. Very fine and better; first in original green fitted case by Arthus-Bertrand inscribed ‘Marine Marchande’ (£30-40)