London Coins

Auction 185  –  1 - 2 June 2024

London Coins, Auction 185

Ancient, English and World Coins, Banknotes

Part 1: Sa, 01.06.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 02.06.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Head of William IV right. WILLIAM IV KING OF Gt. BRITAIN, within a small circle. The remaining area divided into three segments containing a legend THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23 THE LORDS JUNE 4 RECd. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE 7. 1832 / 56 BOROUGHS DISFRANCHISED 30 Old. BOR TO RETURN 1 MEMBER EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RET. 2 MEM. EA. 21 NEW BOR. 1 MEM. EA./ THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS / COPYHOLDERS OF £10 P. AN. HOUSEHOLDS. £10 P. AN. , Reverse: Britannia, flourishing a sword attended by Justice and Mercury driving corruption from Britain BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICEDRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. Inscription within triangle and rays. Within: KING / LORDS / COMMONS. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII. 55.37 grammes, BHM 1597, Eimer 1256, VF with some edge knocks

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Price realized 55 GBP
Starting price 45 GBP
Estimate 65 GBP
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