GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR medal (93.64g), 1856, Eimer-1511var, 55mm Queen's silver medal for the Department of Science and Art by W. Wyon, diademed bust left with VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QVEEN - MDCCCLVI around within beaded border // NATIONAL / MEDAL FOR / SVCCESS IN ART / AWARDED BY THE / SCIENCE AND ART/ DEPARTMENT within beaded circle with a laurel wreath around within beaded border, SARAH G. BUCKNALL, STAGE 20. 1886. on edge, rare woman recipient, in original plush case, some hairlines, small reverse rim nick, Unc, R.
Estimate: $225-325