1087682 | GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria. (Queen, 1837-1901). 1849 Bronzed AE Medal. PCGS SP65. By Benjamin Wyon. Thickness 10 mm ; 89mm. NEW COAL EXCHANGE OPENED OCT. 30TH BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. Crowned central portrait of Victoria surrounded by those of her husband Albert and her children, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal / THE RT HONBLE SIR JAMES DUKE LORD MAYOR - JOHN WOOD ESQRE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE - JAMES B BUNNING ESQRE ARCHITECT. Interior of the Coal Exchange with three dimensional perspective achieved by designing depth into the medal; the City of London shield and motto on a banner are below; around the names of the Lord Mayor, the Chairman of the Committee and the architect. BHM 2357; Eimer 1435; W & E 581A.2; Taylor 161c.

On the opening of the new Coal Exchange. 350 pieces minted.

Housed in an oversized holder. Includes original case.


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