Lot 1496
Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
International Exhibition, 1862, prize medal in bronze (75mm) (BHM 2747; Eimer 1553), by L.C. Wyon, uniface with two fold-over prongs on reverse for attaching to exhibit to indicate a prize winning exhibit, obverse, Britannia seated left and surrounded by female figures bearing the products of Art, Science, Industry and Agriculture and with a lion in foreground. Toned and with a few oxidation spots and a small bump at top right, otherwise very fine.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Passed in