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

Albania, Accession of Wilhelm, Prince of Wied, 1914, a trial striking of an oval bronze medal by G. Gurschner, bust left, reverse W and date under crown, 44 x 29mm. About extremely fine, very rare; struck with the integral loop (£30-40)

Wilhelm, Prince of Wied, elected Prince of Albania 6 Feb. 1914; ascended the throne 7 Mar. 1914; left the country 5 Sept. 1914; d. in Romania, 1945