Victoria Pair of Certified gold & bronze "Coronation" Medals 1838 MS62 NGC, 1) gold Medal 1838 - MS62, 30.33gm. 2) bronze Medal 1838 - MS62 Brown Eimer-1315, BHM-1801. 37mm. By Benedetto Pistrucci. Within the British historical Medal series' entirety, few issues are as coveted and contested as the coronation types struck in gold. Here on offer is an incredibly rare pair, produced as the official issue of the British Royal Mint by the skilled hand of lauded engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. While accompanied by the typical contact marks and wisps generally encountered on these large gold emissions, the piece retains ample originality and depth, a clear result of long-term storage in an advanced cabinet that will propel it towards the quality-conscious collector. Sold with the original leather case of issue. From the Abbeygate Collection of British Medals HID09801242017 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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