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

Smethwick, James T. Chance, Jubilee of Chance’s Smethwick Schools and Opening of Park, 1895, bronze medal, bust of Chance right, signed H.T. below, reverse legend within wreath, 54mm. Rather mishandled, very fine, rare (£18-20)

Not noted in BHM presumable on account of its local nature. The reverse legend ’the ”old boys“ of chance’s smethwick schools to James T. Chance....’ indicates that the medal is presentation piece rather than one of a purely commemorative character, in which case the medal given to Chance was probably silver, though gold would not be entirely out of the question. Probably a small number of bronze examples were made, either by way of proofs, or to present to other important guests attending the opening ceremony of the Park