Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

William IV, a white metal die trial by F. Freire, undated [c. 1836-7], bare head right, rev. wreath, 52mm. Some minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine, rare £100-£150

Francisco de Borja Freire (1791-1869), engraver at the Lisbon mint, studied die-sinking in London under W.J. Taylor, 1836-7