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Auction: 13013 - Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 741

Zoological Society of London, Gold Medal by B. Wyon after Thomas Landseer, a group of twelve birds, zoological society of london 1826 below, rev. a group of seven animals, signed low left, 77mm. 231.5g., 9ct. hallmarks for London 1963, edge engraved jack cotton. for outstanding contributions to the rebuilding of the zoological gardens, regent's park. 1963 (BHM.1272; Eimer 1187), mint state, one of the most attractive medal designs of the 19th century and a great rarity, only five gold medals awarded

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