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Auction 61308  –  6 February 2023

Heritage Auctions, Auction 61308

The Abbeygate Collection of British Medals

Mo, 06.02.2023, from 3:00 AM CET
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Description

Victoria bronze "William Wyon" Medal 1854 PF68 Brown NGC, BHM-2535, Eimer-1480. 56mm. By L.C. Wyon. Obv. Draped bust right. Rev. Britannia standing facing, head right, holding trident and olive branch, four hippocampus rearing. Every detail is immaculately preserved on this scintillating Proof specimen that is draped in red-tinged russet skin. William Wyon served as chief engraver at the Royal Mint, 1828-1851, and is perhaps best known for his Victoria Young Head bust design. From the Abbeygate Collection of British Medals HID09801242017 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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