British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, frosted silver medal, by William Wyon (after R. J. Lane), published by Storr & Mortimer, bust l., her hair with wreath of roses, tied in chignon behind, signed below, W. WYON ARA, rev. legend with open oak wreath, HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS VICTORIA BORN XXIV MAY MDCCCXIX, 36mm. (BHM.1745A, Supplement; W&E.15.2), matt surface, extremely fine and extremely rare
*bt. Spink & Son, 1983, from a group of pieces acquired from the Wyon family
Perhaps 52 specimens struck, though this figure may include the Accession medal (see lot 752 below)
(200-250 GBP)