British Medals, Edward VII, Accession 1902, silver medal, by Lauer, uniformed bust three-quarters l., rev. façade of St. James's Palace, and the Great Gateway, 35.5mm. (cf. BHM.3699; Eimer 1856; C&W.4102), extremely fine, rare; Coronation 1902, silver medal, by Messrs. John Pinches, for the Duchy and town of Lancaster, conjoined crowned busts r., rev. crowned shield on rose, lettering in Old English, 38mm. (BHM.3798, not listed in silver; C&W.4490C. 3), mint state (2)
*first bt. Spink & Son, early 1980s
The second issued by the Mayor of Lancaster, Col. Richard Inglis Hall (b. 1851), whose name appears on the medal's reverse. See also lot 804 for other Lauer medals.
(120-180 GBP)