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LOT 3097
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Tokens - George V - 1911 - Suffragettes Procession Commemorative - AR Sixpence Dated 1911 A.D.
Second coinage. Obv: engraved with 'ANTICIPATION / MARCH 16TH / 1911' over profile bust with GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX legend. Rev: engraved with 'REALIZATION' over lion on crown dividing date with FID DEF IND IMP SIXPENCE legend. 2.79 grams, 19 mm.
Good very fine. Extremely rare. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
S.4011.
FOOTNOTES:
The Women's Coronation Procession was organised by the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in central London on 17 June 1911. This spectacular procession was held a week before the coronation of George V with the intention of enlisting the support of the new King for the proposed Conciliation Bill.
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