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London
Theatre, Covent Garden Old Price Riots 1809, white metal medal, 43mm, rare Obv:
O and P (Old Price) over lyre, trumpet and laurel, GOD SAVE THE KING
above, MAY OUR RIGHT & PRIVILEGES REMAIN UNCHANGED Rev:
John Bull seated on human-headed ass, waves banners with OLD PRICES and
OPEN BOXES, legend above FROM N AND O, JACK YOU MUST GO, on banner
below JOHN BULL’S ADVICE TO YOU IS GO, ‘TIS BUT A STEP FROM
N TO O Condition:
Very fine, two small reverse scratches; Diameter: 43mm Reference:
BHM 675; E 1005; DW 17/184 Notes:
As a result of the riots, the old Covent Garden theatre prices were
restored after three months Price
£95 |
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