Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Swimming, Leander Medal, a silver award, unsigned, swimmer battling waves to reach the shelter of a turretted building from which a figure signals, rev. wreath, named (Plunging Championship, Lambeth Baths, 3rd Prize won by W. Jenkins, Zephyr S.C., Distance 65ft 10in, Oct. 11th 1886), 45mm (cf. DNW 47, 714). Obverse lightly scuffed, otherwise very fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£40-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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