Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Sussex, Brighton Health Congress & Domestic & Scientific Exhibition, 1881, a silver award medal by F.V. Hadlow, Brighton, Hygeia seated on cliff-top, view of coastline and Brighton pier in background, rev. wreath of fish and sea-shells, engraved (The Rational Dress Society, Class 3), 51mm (D & W 52/64; Allen –). Minor dig in obverse field, otherwise very fine and very rare (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Exhibition Medals in Gold and Silver from the Collection of James Spencer.

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