Coins and Historical Medals

Opening, 1843, white metal medals (3), by W.J. Taylor (2), bust of Brunel left, rev. cross-section view of the river, showing tunnel with ships above, 62mm (BHM 2081 var. [date]); similar, rev. Rotherhithe entrance, 38mm (cf. BNM 2031 for obv.); by W. Griffin, similar to last, 25mm (BHM 2144); Royal Visit, 1843, white metal medals (2), by W.J. Taylor, conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert left, rev. tunnel, two pedestrians to left, horse and cart to right; similar but small busts above inscription, rev. as last, both 38mm (BHM 2140 var., 2143) [5]. Fine to extremely fine, first bronzed and pierced and mounted for suspension, last pierced, some scarce £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals relating to the Thames Tunnel.

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