Lot 3736

Description

Great Exhibition Council Medal, 1851, in bronze (89mm), (BHM 2461; Eimer 1455), obverse by W.Wyon, conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert left, trident at side and dolphins below, reverse by H.Bonnardell and (J.F.) Domard, standing figures of Commerce and Industry, their hands clasped, each crowned by Britannia, facing and upon a platform before flags of nations, struck by Royal Mint, edge inscribed, 'Council Medal Of The Exhibition. Sharp Brothers & Co, Class VI.' One small oxidation spot, some very minor rubbing on a few high spots, otherwise nearly uncirculated and very scarce.

Ref: Illustrated London News July 26, 1851.

There were only 174 Council medals awarded, 80 to British recipients and 94 to foreign recipients.