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1863 Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra Wedding Medal....
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Gem 1863 Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra Wedding Medal
1863 Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra Wedding Medal. Bronze, 63.3 mm, 126.4 gm. A hefty bronze medal which commemorates the royal wedding on March 10, 1863 of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, to Princess Alexandra, the eldest daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark. Edward VII became king of England in 1901. The obverse features Edward and Alexandra facing right, with the reverse displaying a dual coat of arms and ornate scroll and wreath design elements. Dies designed by Hunt & Roskell and engraved by Leonard Wyon. This Gem high relief medal displays watery fields which contrast nicely with the glossy design features, and is free of defects. Uniform mahogany coloration throughout, although cobalt and lavender iridescence is observed when viewed at various angles under a light source.Auction Info
2008 February Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #462 (go to Auction Home page)
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February, 2008
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