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

Great Britain, Rededication of the French Hospital and Dispensary, London, 1890, a bronze award medal by E. Lanteri, seated nurse between standing female and elderly man, reverse light from radiant star shines on ornate tablet, roses around, named (Edouard Belleroche, Commissaire Fondateur), 76mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.74, 33; BDM III, 302; BHM -.). Some light scratching above name in tablet, otherwise very fine and patinated, rare (£50-60)

Although bearing the date 1890 the medal, which was struck in France, is dated to 1898 by Forrer and subsequent authors