Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Union of South Africa and the Opening of the First Parliament, 1910, a gold medal by the Soho Metalworks Co, bust of George V three-quarters left, rev. sprays of laurel entwining shields of the South African provinces, legend at right, 46mm, 18ct, 58.70g (BHM 4020; cf. Bonhams, 19 October 1993, 98). Brilliant and practically as struck, very rare (£300-350)