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Ref: 7559

Victoria, Visit to the City of London, 1837, bronze medal by J. Barber for Griffin & Hyams

 

Obv: crowned bust of Victoria left

Rev: Victoria, attended by Britannia, welcomed by the Lord Mayor

 

Condition: Extremely fine, some mild discolouration in a few parts of the reverse, attractive portrait; Diameter: 61mm

References: BHM 1772; E 1303; W & E 62A.2

 

Notes: It was the tradition of many centuries that a new monarch should attend the first London mayoralty banquet of the reign.


Price £250

Victoria, Visit to the City of London, 1837, bronze medal by J. Barber for Griffin & HyamsVictoria, Visit to the City of London, 1837, bronze medal by J. Barber for Griffin & Hyams

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