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LOT 3022

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British Commemorative Medals - London Bridge Silver-Gilt and Pompeii Exhibition Silver Medal Group [2] Dated 1973 and 1977 A.D.

London Bridge, silver-gilt. Obv: arms with CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON legend. Rev: LONDON BRIDGE above view of bridge with OPENED BY / H M QUEEN ELIZABETH II / IN THE PRESENCE OF / THE Rt Hon THE LORD MAYOR / THE LORD MAIS / OBE ERD TD DSc C Eng / 16th MARCH 1973 in seven lines below. Edge: with incuse issue number 1148 and impressed Birmingham hallmark with 'x' date letter. and 'TK&S maker mark. Daily Telegraph Royal Academy of Arts silver Pompeii Exhibition medal. Obv: naked male figure advancing right holding club and bow, dog before with At the Royal Academy London 1976-1977 legend. Rev: standing figure of Pan playing pipes with sack hung on tree right and POMPEII AD 79 / Exhibition in two lines left. Edge: with incuse issue number 246 and impressed Birmingham hallmark with 'B' date letter and TK&S' maker mark; both in original case of issue with certificates. 273 grams total, 76 x 77 - 86 x 88 mm

About as struck, toned. [2, No Reserve]

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Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.

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