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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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William IV Pittman Medal 1831 UNC, BHM-771. 50mm. By T. Wyon Jr. Obverse. Prime Minister William Pitt in high relief. Reverse depicting his lordship "arousing the Genius of Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy who have overthrown Religion and Royalty," states the standard reference by Laurence Brown, the legend below given as "HIMSELF AN HOST". Beautifully preserved and wholly original, with dazzling and completely mirrored fields, and a pleasing softness in the patination. Includes original case of issue and ribbon.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
William IV Pittman Medal 1831 UNC, BHM-771. 50mm. By T. Wyon Jr. Obverse. Prime Minister William Pitt in high relief. Reverse depicting his lordship "arousing the Genius of Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy who have overthrown Religion and Royalty," states the standard reference by Laurence Brown, the legend below given as "HIMSELF AN HOST". Beautifully preserved and wholly original, with dazzling and completely mirrored fields, and a pleasing softness in the patination. Includes original case of issue and ribbon.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD