Medals, Great Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Golden Jubilee official medal in gold, 1887, by L. C. Wyon after Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm and rev. Sir Frederick Leighton, crowned ‘Jubilee’ bust l., rev. enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, at their feet, Mercury and Time, 58mm. (Eimer 1733), only 944 specimens struck and complete in case of issue, as struck AUNC with only light hairlines
Provenance - The property of a gentleman collector
Sold for £14,050
Auction: Coins and Medals - Timed Auction - Fri 16 July to Sun 25 July, ending 25th Jul, 2021
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