Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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GREAT BRITAIN. Battle of the Pyrenees Bronze Medal, "1813" (1820). CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
BHM-760; Eimer- 1034. By Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet. 41mm. Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Wellington facing right, perimeter legend; Reverse: British lion attacking French eagle at left in rocky, mountainous terrain, perimeter legend above and legend in exergue below. Number 23 in Mudie's National Series of Medals. Wellington checked a brief French offensive in the Pyrenees in late July 1813, forcing the war onto French territory. A beautiful, glossy chocolate brown example with lovely blue toning on the reverse. Slight pitting is noted in the obverse die. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $200
BHM-760; Eimer- 1034. By Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet. 41mm. Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Wellington facing right, perimeter legend; Reverse: British lion attacking French eagle at left in rocky, mountainous terrain, perimeter legend above and legend in exergue below. Number 23 in Mudie's National Series of Medals. Wellington checked a brief French offensive in the Pyrenees in late July 1813, forcing the war onto French territory. A beautiful, glossy chocolate brown example with lovely blue toning on the reverse. Slight pitting is noted in the obverse die. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $200