Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals (15 March 2011)
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Lot 1241
Date of Auction: 15th March 2011
Sold for £2,700
Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500
Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, a gold medal by L.C. Wyon after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir F. Leighton, crowned bust left, rev. enthroned figure of Empire surrounded by standing figures representing Science, Letters, Art, etc, Mercury and Time below, 58mm, 89.83g (W & E 2000.3; BHM 3219; E 1733a). A few light surface and scuff marks, particularly in upper reverse field, otherwise extremely fine; in original red leather case £2,000-2,500