HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Medal (75mm, 221.60 g, 12h). On the Visit of Christian IX and Louise to London. By Frank Bowcher. Dated 1893.CNG Feature Auction 114 British Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Medal (75mm, 221.60 g, 12h). On the Visit of Christian IX and Louise to London. By Frank Bowcher. Dated 1893. + CHRISTIANUS IX ET LOUISE D : G : DANIÆ V : G : REX ET REGINA, conjoined busts of Christian IX, in military attire, and Louise, wearing tiara and necklace facing slightly right; below, F. Bowcher. P. / Londinia seated facing, holding banner inscribed WELCOME CHRISTIAN IX TO LONDON and staff surmounted by mural crown; behind to left, façade of the Guildhall, London; to right, monument decorated with arms of Christian IX. Edge: (cornucopia) BRONZE. BHM 3454; Eimer 1783. Minor marks. EF. In original case of issue, outer lid inscribed with event information, inner silk with medal description. Only 450 specimens struck. |