Important British and World Coins, Tokens, Historial and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes

George III (1765-1820), Great Exhibition, 1851, a bronze award medal by W. and L.C. Wyon, conjoined busts of Victoria and Prince Albert left, rev. Britannia placing a wreath on kneeling figure of Industry, attended by supporters representing the continents, edge named (A.D. van der Gon Netscher, Class IV), 77mm (Allen A25; BHM 2462; E 1457). Practically as struck; in original maroon fitted case by Barnby, Clerkenwell (£80-100)