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1823 William Wellesley-Pole Bronze Medal by Pistrucci
1823 William Wellesley-Pole Medal. BHM-1211. Bronze, 50.7 mm, 63.1 gm. Dies by Benedetto Pistrucci. Honoring William Wellesley-Pole (1763-1845), the 3rd Earl of Mornington and from 1821 to 1842 The Lord Maryborough. From 1814 to 1823 he served as master of the Mint under Lord Liverpool's government. Obverse: Wellesley-Pole facing right, signed PISTRUCCI at the 6 o'clock rim. Reverse: extensive Latin legends which pay tribute to Wellesley-Pole's nine years as master of the Mint. Well preserved with beautiful mahogany surfaces throughout, although light hairlines are noted in the fields and a few minor scuff marks are observed at 3 o'clock on the reverse. A splendid medal with a numismatic theme.Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #1100 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-18th
Wednesday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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