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Auction: 8019 - Ancient, English, Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 302

Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct, 1869, bronze medal by G.G. Adams, diademed head of Queen Victoria left, rev. views of the viaduct and bridge in wreaths of oak and olive branches, figures of Londinia and Britannia to left and right, 77 mm. (BHM 2906; E.1604; W.11), two spots of verdigris on reverse, otherwise extremely fine, scarce, only 400 struck, in case of issue Estimate £ 100-140 The lid of the box is gilt blocked with the legend below the City Arms ´´In Commemoration of the Visit of Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen to the City of London to open Blackfriars Bridge and the Holborn Valley Viaduct 6th November 1869. The Right Hon. James Clarke Lawrence M.P. Lord Mayor. Joseph Causton Esqr. Alderman and James Vallentin Esqr. Sherrifs. John Patterson Esqr. and Thomas Henry Fry Esqr. Deputy, Joint Chairmen of the Committee.´´

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