Commemorative Medals, British Historical Medals, Queen Victoria (1837-1901), Visit to the Guildhall, London, 1837, by W Wyon, separate uniface Gilt electrotype impressions of the obverse, the diademed head of the Queen and reverse, façade of the Guildhall, with Royal Standard flying; a similar pair with negative images; and a positive obverse in silvered metal, 54-55mm (cf BHM 1775; Eimer 1304). Extremely fine and decorative display pieces. (5)
The medal is part of the series of City of London Medals and struck by order of the Corporation. The famous head adapted for the Penny Black postage stamp. (80 - 120 GBP)