Watch List notes:

British Coins, George IV, reduced-size medallic crown, white metal, c. 1821, probably by J. B. Merlen, for the Theatre of Variety, coin-like souvenir or advertising medal, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITTANNIAR: REX F: D:, laur. head l., rev. A GIFT FROM THE THEATRE OF VARIETY CATHERINE STREET STRAND LONDON, Royal arms with crest, supporters and motto, 36mm. (D&W.10/98, R2; MG.595; Withers 86), extremely fine, scarce
The obverse is shared with the pattern medallic crowns, by Merlen (ESC.2353 & 2355; 265A & B).
The Theatre of Variety in Catherine Street, London, was a minor playhouse in the vicinity of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (whose main entrance is in Catherine Street).
(70-100 GBP)