HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Medal (36mm, 19.42 g, 1h). Coronation. London mint. By B. Pistrucci. Dated 1838 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 484 British Medals, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Medal (36mm, 19.42 g, 1h). Coronation. London mint. By B. Pistrucci. Dated 1838 (in Roman numerals). VICTORIA D. G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F. D., draped bust left, wearing bandeau / ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGUM (we shall be for you a gracious kingdom), Victoria seated left on throne, holding scepter and orb, and receiving crown from Britannia, Hibernia, and Scotia standing to left; to far right, lion standing facing, with forepaw resting upon thunderbolt; in three lines in exergue, INAUGURATA/DIE JUNII XXVIII/MDCCCXXXVIII (crowned on the 28th of June). BHM 1801; Eimer 1315. Deeply toned, light scratches, tiny rim nick. EF. |