GREAT BRITAIN. Map of the World White Metal Medal, ND (ca. 1820). NGC MS-62.
BHM-Unlisted; Eimer-1139B. Unsigned, but commonly attributed to Thomas Halliday. Diameter: 51mm. Obverse: Map of North and South American (Western Hemisphere) with lines of latitude and longitude crossing globe; Reverse: Map of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia (Eastern Hemisphere) with lines of latitude and longitude crossing globe. A masterpiece work, this medal accurately depicts the world's geography at the beginning of the 19th century. This superb example exhibits problem-free reflective fields and frosty design details. A beautiful example of the type.
Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection
Estimate: $1000.00- $2000.00