Winchester, The Natives Society, Bicentenary 1869, white metal by WJ Taylor

Obv: the arms of Winchester on shield, motto below, THE NATIVES SOCIETY WINCHESTER FOUNDED A.D. 1669

Rev: a monument surrounded by railings, two flags protruding, TWO HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY A.D. 1869 on border around

Condition: Good very fine, pierced at top, scarce

Diameter: 42mm

Notes: Winchester's Natives Society was a charitable foundation whose purpose was to fund apprenticeships for poor children, as well as providing a convivial society for its members.

Price £30