Prince of Wales, National Thanksgiving 1872, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, Eimer 1618, BHM 2928, Welch 12, Obverse: Londinia, attended by Britannia, invites the Queen and the Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. In Exergue: I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, Reverse: Interior of St. Paul's with the Royal Procession and congregation, ornamental end panels decorated with the Royal Arms and ribbon inscribed NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, left, and City shield and ribbon inscribed St. PAUL'S LONDON, right. Two upright supports inscribed FOR THE RECOVERY OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, In Exergue: 27 FEB. 1872, UNC toned, in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 issued, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 2/6/2018 Lot 996 hammer price £300
Estimate: GBP 100 - 300
Price realized | 900 GBP |
Starting price | 100 GBP |
Estimate | 300 GBP |