HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (53mm, 52.75 g, 12h). On the Christening of the Princess Royal, 10 February 1841. By J. Davis, Birminham. Triply dated 1819, 1840, and 1841.Electronic Auction 491 British Medals, White Metal Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (53mm, 52.75 g, 12h). On the Christening of the Princess Royal, 10 February 1841. By J. Davis, Birminham. Triply dated 1819, 1840, and 1841. (star) VICTORIA BORN MAY 24TH 1819. ALBERT BORN AUGT 26TH 1819, Conjoined head of Victoria and Albert left / Britannia kneeling right on ornate carpet, holding infant, Scotland behind; to left, Ireland kneeling left, female holding palm and cornucopia behind; archbishop standing facing between, blessing all; in background, drapery surmounted by crown; in front at feet, crown and scepter on cushion; VICTORIA ADELAIDE LOUISA/BORN NOVR 21. 1840./BAPTISM FEBY 10. 1841. in three lines in exergue. BHM –; Eimer –. Toned, lightly wiped, traces o underlying luster. Near EF. Rare. |