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LOT 3531

Great Britain. Hanover, Field-marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington WM Medal. Triply dated 1 May 1769, 18 June 1815, and 14 September 1852. Birmingham mint. Commemorative issue of Death of the Duke of Wellington. Dies by Allen & Moore.

ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON., bust to left wearing military uniform; ALLEN & MOORE. BIRMM. below / BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST, sarcophagus inscribed WELLINGTON BORN MAY 1. 1769 DIED SEPR 14.1852 in five lines; Britannia mourning to left, lion recumbent below, Victory placing wreath to right; A&M and WATERLOO JUNE 18. 1815 in two lines below. Eimer, Wellington 143; BHM 2476; Lamas 138. Extremely Fine.(39gr, 51mm, 12h.).

Provenance

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

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Death of the Duke of Wellington

LOT 3531

Great Britain. Hanover, Field-marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington WM Medal.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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