Lot Archive

Lot

№ 137

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1 December 1993

Estimate: £30–£40

George IV (1820-1830), Opening of London Bridge, 1831, copper medal by B. Wyon, bust right reverse, view of bridge (BHM 1544; E. 1245). Minor surface marks, very fine

London Bridge took seven and a half years to complete at a cost of £1,458. 311 copper were sold to the public for 4s 8d each.