GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria Coronation Silver Medal, 1838. London Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63.
BHM-1801; Eimer-1315. Diameter: 36mm. By B. Pistrucci. Obverse: Draped bust left, wearing bandeau; Reverse: Victoria seated left on throne, holding scepter and orb, and receiving crown from Britannia, Hibernia, and Scotia standing to left; to far right, lion is seated facing, with forepaw resting upon thunderbolt. Edge: Plain. A popular and well produced type that always garners substantial attention. Pleasingly toned violet and cobalt blue with iridescent golden amber and copper orange across the reverse design elements. Surfaces are well mirrored, giving life to the color when held under light.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500