Baldwin's Auctions Ltd > Auction C24002Auction date: 7 March 2024
Lot number: 505

Price realized: 22,000 GBP   (Approx. 28,137 USD / 25,742 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Victoria (1837?1901), Golden Jubilee, 1887, gold medal (58mm/85.07gm) by J. E. Boehm and F. Leighton. Crowned and veiled bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Rev, enthroned figure of Empire facing, Mercury and Time at her feet, around her the figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, two cherubs above, IN. COMMEMORATION (Eimer 1733a; BHM 3219). Official Royal Mint issue and one of only 944 struck. Minor hairlines as is typical for this type, nevertheless virtually As Struck with a spectacular contrast between the intricate matt bust and the mirrored, prooflike fields. In red leather case of issue with original descriptive card.

Estimate: 10000 - 12000 GBP