Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian Medal, in silver, by W. Wyon, bust of Sir Joseph Banks right, rev. legend, named (Presented to Mr Isaac Andrews for a Russian Globe Pine, Exhibited August 20th, 1822), 38mm (BHM 1041; E 1138). Scratch on reverse, otherwise good very fine, an early award (£60-80)

Provenance:
Glendining Auction, 18 November 1987, lot 32a.

The Russian globe pine is a form of pineapple