Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a large copper medal by W. Wyon, bust of Sir Thomas Gresham left, rev. statue of Victoria, Royal Exchange behind, 74mm (BHM 2185; E 1390; Taylor 146x); Entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London, 1863, a bronze medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, bust left, rev. Londinia welcoming the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, 77mm (BHM 2783; E 1561; Welch 9) [2]. First about extremely fine, second very fine, reverse rim lightly scraped (£90-120)

Provenance:
The Property of a European Collector, DNW Auction 37, 8 September 1998, lot 1001