Lot 2299
Great Britain. Bronze Medal, 1837. BHM-1775; Eimer-1304. Bronze. 54 mm. by W. Wyon. Queen Victoria's Visit to the City of London. Diademed head of Queen Victoria left. Reverse; Facade of the Guildhall with royal standard flying above. Included a small red case. Lightly lacquered. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimate Value $250 - 300
"Wyon's portrait of Queen Victoria was subsquently used on the first postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840".
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| Realized $528 |
