British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer

Miscellaneous Subjects, Edward VII, Coronation, 1902, a silver medal by W.J. Arnsby, bust right, rev. wreath, named (Presented by Alderman D. Simpson J.P, C.A., Mayor 1902, Arithmetic Kate Holland), 38mm (W & E –); George V, Silver Jubilee, 1935, a silver medal by P. Metcalfe, edge named (M.S.L. Shipley from H.W.Y. & M.R.M.Y. Opening of Lusaka, 31.5.35), 57mm (BHM 4249; E 2029a) [2]. Extremely fine; in cases of issue, first rare £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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Alderman David Simpson was twice Mayor of Harrogate. Major Sir Hubert Winthrop Young was Governor of Northern Rhodesia, 1934-8. The capital was moved from Livingstone to Lusaka on 31 May 1935