British Historical Medals
Lot 2596 SESSION 9 (4.30PM WEDNESDAY 20TH NOV) British Historical Medals
Estimate $400
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $640
GEORGE I OF GREECE VISIT TO CITY OF LONDON, 1880, in bronze (76mm) (BHM 3077; Eimer 1668), by G.G.Adams, obverse, head of George I left, reverse, Londinia accompanied by Britannia welcomes Helles and in background at left is St Paul's Cathedral and at right is the Parthenon, in case of issue with gold blocked details on the lid of the visit. Gold blocking on case faded, medal with some light rubbing on high spots on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated and rare.
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