Special Collections

Sold on 8 September 1998

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A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector

Lot

№ 1005

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8 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£95

Entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London, 1863, a large bronze medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, bust left, reverse Londinia welcoming Alexandra and the Prince of Wales, 77mm (BHM 2783; E 1561; Welch 9); together with National Thanksgiving for the Prince of Wales, 1872, a large bronze medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, 77mm (BHM 2928; E 1618; Welch 12; Taylor 39k) [2]. First extremely fine but verdigris spot on neck, second about extremely fine (£70-90)

350 struck of the first, 400 of the second