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

Centenary of the Birth of Camille Saint-Saëns, 1935, a bronze medal by P.-C. Lenoir, bust left, reverse standing figures flanking a list of his operatic productions, 59mm (CGMP p.240; Niggl 1748; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.43, 101; cf. BDW 5, 173 and 18, 593). Extremely fine (£35-45)

Charles Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), operatic composer and gifted keyboard player, best known for his work ‘Samson and Delilah’