Historical and Art Medals

Death of Lord Nelson, 1805, a white metal medal by P. Wyon for J. Bissett, seaman standing by tomb, rev. Britannia and Neptune seated, 51mm (BHM 579; E 958); Death of Sir John Moore, 1809, a white metal medal by P. Wyon, bust left, rev. angel supporting Moore being crowned by Fame, 40mm (BHM 665); Visit of the Grand Duke Nicholas to Thomason & Co’s Manufactory, 1816, a copper medal by T. Webb, 54mm; together with other miscellaneous base metal medals (6) [9]. First two about very fine, others fine and better (£80-100)