BRITISH, Hanover. Victoria, 1837-1901. Medal 1889 (Bronze, 81 mm, 265.32 g, 12 h), on the 700th Anniversary of the Mayoralty of the City of London. By A. Kirkwood & Sons. TO COMMEMORATE THE 700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAYORALTY OF THE CITY OF LONDON Crowned busts of Richard I and Queen Victoria in two conjoined circles. Rev. THE POWERS THAT BE ARE ORDAINED OF GOD Personification of the City of London receiving the City sceptre from St. Michael; Westminster Abbey, Cleopatra's Needle, St. Paul's etc. in the background. Brown 3377. Eimer 1752. Good extremely fine.
From the T. Frisbie Collection and the California Collection of British Historical Medals, Classical Numismatic Group 85, 15 September 2010, 1638.
Price realized | 850 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |