Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Bicentenary of the Birth of Sir Humphry Davy, 1978, a cast bronze medal, unsigned [by Susan Watson for the Royal Mint], bust three-quarters left, rev. Davy safely lamp, 122mm (SCMB June 1978, p.169; cf. Baldwin Auction 74, lot 1829, recté S. Watson). Extremely fine and very rare £100-150

Provenance: Bt Seaby.

Edition of 25, 20 of which were made available for sale by Seaby for £40 each in 1978