Great Britain - Historical Medals
Lot 2299 SESSION 9 (4.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) Great Britain - Historical Medals
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $270
CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II, 1953, in bronze (51mm) by H.Dropsy, obverse, draped bust right, reverse, with view of Windsor Castle, inscription in French (Eimer 2087); Royal Visit to Paris, 1957, in bronze (72mm) by H.Dropsy, obverse, conjoined busts of Elizabeth and Phillip, crowned and draped right, reverse, figures of France and Britannia standing shaking hands, views of the two cities behind lower half, inscription in French (Eimer 2098). Second medal with spot of Queen's cheek, both are in circular crimson boxes, good extremely fine. (2)
Both medals struck by the Paris Mint.
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