HANOVER. Victoria, wtih Prince Albert. 1837-1901. Æ Medal (77mm, 149.0 g, 12h). The Great Exhibition – Juror’s Medal. By W. and L. C. Wyon. Dated 1851, awarded to W. Fairbanks.Electronic Auction 511 British Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Victoria, wtih Prince Albert. 1837-1901. Æ Medal (77mm, 149.0 g, 12h). The Great Exhibition – Juror’s Medal. By W. and L. C. Wyon. Dated 1851, awarded to W. Fairbanks. VICTORIA D : G : BRIT : REG F : D : (rosette) ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX., jugate heads of Albert and Victoria, laureate and wearing earring and necklace, left; trident head to right, two dolphins below; MDCCCLI below / PULCHER ET ILLE LABOR PALMA DECORARE LABOREM, Industry seated left, head right, holding rope, being crowned by Fame standing right and attended by Commerce, standing left and holding caduceus; lion to left, prow of boat to right; in exergue, various symbols of commerce and industry. Edge: JUROR EXHIBITION 1851 W. FAIRBANKS. BHM 2464; Eimer 1457. Cleaned. Near EF. |