A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

France, 1867. United States of America, Cyrus W. Field, Atlantic Telegraph, Æ medal by Borrel, struck in France (hallmark Bee on rim), presented by the State of Wisconsin. Very fine, rare (£90-120)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Cyrus West Field (1819-1892), organised the Atlantic Telegraph Company in 1856.