WINDSOR. temp. Elizabeth II. 1952-present. AV Medal (57mm, 127.2 g, 12h). The 900th Anniversary of Westminster Abbey. London mint. Dually dated 1065 and 1965.CNG Feature Auction 115 British Medals, Gold Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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WINDSOR. temp. Elizabeth II. 1952-present. AV Medal (57mm, 127.2 g, 12h). The 900th Anniversary of Westminster Abbey. London mint. Dually dated 1065 and 1965. Busts of monarchs, churchmen, architects, and others related to Westminster Abbey: Edward the Confessor, Henry III, Elizabeth I, Henry Yevele (master mason), John Islip (abbot), Henry Purcell (organist and composer), Richard Busby (headmaster of Westminster School), Nicholas Hawksmoor (surveyor and architect), Arthur Stanley (Dean), and Eric Symes Abbott (Dean) / View of Westminster Abbey; to upper left, 900/ YEARS; in exergue, WESTMINSTER/ ABBEY. Edge; 1065-1965, no 565, and hallmarks. Eimer 2107. Lightly toned in parts. EF. Struck in 22 karat gold. In original case of issue. |