Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Exhibition of Art, Manufacture and Science, Newcastle on Tyne, 1840, a bronze medal, unsigned, church tower, rev. legend in 10 lines, 42mm (BHM 1982); Opening of the Thames Tunnel, 1843, a white metal medal by W.J. Taylor, bust of Isambard Brunel left, rev. tunnel entrance, 49mm (BHM 2135); Victoria, Golden Jubilee Dinner, Ilford, 1887, a bronze medal by W.H. Watts, 40mm (BHM 3289); World Voyage of Sir Francis Chichester, 1967, silver medals (2), by P. Vincze for Pinches, 58 and 45mm (E 2113); together with other medals, in silver (1), base metal (11), model money (2) [19]. Mostly very fine, some better; Ilford in original maroon case [this distressed] (£70-90)