CNG 85, Lot: 1631. Estimate $150. Sold for $310. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. 1841-1910 and 1844-1925. Æ Medal (76mm, 254.12 g, 12h). City of London Series: Opening of New London School Buildings. By J. S. and A. B. Wyon. Dated 1882. ALBERT EDWARD ALEXANDRA, jugate heads of Albert Edward and Alexandra, wearing crown and necklace, right; J.S. & A.B. WYON / CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL NEW BUILDINGS OPENED, view of school building; coats-of-arms to left and right; in exergue, scroll inscribed BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS/THE PRINCE OF WALES/12 DEC.1882 in three lines; J.S. & A.B. WYON below. BHM 3133; Eimer 1690; Welch 18. AU, attractive red-brown surfaces.
From a California Collection of British Historical Medals.