Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 14 14 Jan 2018
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British Medals, Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, official medal in gold, by L. C. Wyon after Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm and (reverse) 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. (BHM.3219; Eimer 1733), certified and graded by NGC as Proof 63 Ultra Cameo
Only 944 specimens struck.
The medal has been removed from its original case (hinge broken), which is, however, sold with the lot, with the folded wrapping paper inscribed 'R. R. Rothwell Jr. To be given to him on his 21st Birthday and kept by him as Family Heirloom. J.M. 2 1890'. The gold medals originally sold for 13 guineas.
($6750-7750)
Only 944 specimens struck.
The medal has been removed from its original case (hinge broken), which is, however, sold with the lot, with the folded wrapping paper inscribed 'R. R. Rothwell Jr. To be given to him on his 21st Birthday and kept by him as Family Heirloom. J.M. 2 1890'. The gold medals originally sold for 13 guineas.
($6750-7750)