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

Sutton Coldfield and Mid-Warwickshire Automobile Club, award medals (2), in gold and enamel, conjoined shields above winged wheel, revs. wreath, named (Open Amateur Hill Climb, May 17th 1913, First on Formula, Class 1, H.G. Hill…Class 4, H.G. Hill), both hallmarked jf Birmingham 1913, 9ct, total wt 24.55g, both 32mm [2]. Second with small edge knock at 5 o’clock, otherwise both extremely fine and attractive, with clips and rings for suspension; both in red fitted cases of issue (£150-180)

The ‘First on Formula’ inscription refers to the handicapping system in force, which would take into consideration the power and performance of the competitor’s car or motor-cycle. First only illustrated