Auction Catalogue

6 July 2005

Starting at 9:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Token, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1184

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6 July 2005

Hammer Price:
£60

Preliminaries for the Treaty of Amiens, 1801, a copper medal by H. Kettle, shield, rev. Peace emptying cornucopia on quay-side, 38mm (BHM 516; E 935); Peace of Amiens, 1802, a white metal medal by J.G. Hancock, Victory crowning King, rev. façade of St Paul’s Cathedral, 49mm (BHM 541; E 940; Taylor 39a); George III, Golden Jubilee, 1809, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, bust right, rev. legend in and around serpent border, 50mm (BHM 642) [3]. First about very fine, others better; last with gilt metal border incorporating suspension loop (£60-80)

Second accompanied by original, though fragile, printed description