Auction Catalogue

1 December 1993

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Banknotes and Medallions

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 139

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1 December 1993

Hammer Price:
£40

Victoria (1837-1901), Visit to the City of London, 1837, W. Wyon, bronze, SSmm (DF. 288.16). Almost extremely fine

This medal has the famous diademed portrait of Victoria that was adopted for the 'Penny Black' postage stamp introduced in 1840.