Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Victoria (1837-1901), Visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II to the City of London, 1891, a large bronze medal by Elkington & Co, conjoined busts of the Kaiser and Princess Augusta Victoria right, reverse Londinia indicating shipping on the River Thames to Germania, 77mm (BHM 3412; E 1768; Welch 24). Extremely fine, scarce (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector.

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450 struck. The reception at the Guildhall in honour of the visitors was held on 10 July 1891