August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
GREAT BRITAIN. Duo of Great Exhibition Bronze Medals (2 Pieces), 1851. Victoria. Average Grade: UNCIRCULATED.
BHM-2463; Eimer-1462. Two identical Medals. Diameters: 44mm. By William Wyon. Obverse: Bust facing left of Prince Albert, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION around; Reverse: a globe topped by a dove of peace delineating each of the continents inscribed, respectively, "America", "Europe", "Africa", "Asia". Globe is surrounded by a laureate wreath and spanned by a banderole indicating "Exhibitor", EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI. EXHIBITOR around. Stephen Parks was a great admirer of the Great Exhibition of 1851, including its historic "Gothic Hall" reflecting Augustus Welby Pugin's posthumous influence.
To view supplemental information about the Stephen R. Parks Collection, click here.
From the Stephen R. Parks Collection of Medallic Arts.
Estimate: $100.00- $200.00
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| Starting price | 60 USD |
