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Ref: 7557

King Alfred the Great, Millenary of his Birth 1849, white metal medal by WJ Taylor & ME Topper. Very rare.


Obv: crowned profile bust of Alfred right, ÆLFRED in right field

Rev: conjoined shields with British Royal arms and American arms, laurel sprig each side. ÆLFRED JUBILEE 1000 YEARS 1849 within oak wreath above, ANGLO-SAXONS below


Condition: Good extremely fine; Diameter: 35mm

References: BHM 2545 (unlisted in White metal)

Notes: Alfred was born in 849 at Wantage, which town held celebrations in 1849 to mark the millenary.


Price £110

King Alfred the Great, Millenary of his Birth 1849, white metal medal by WJ Taylor & ME TopperKing Alfred the Great, Millenary of his Birth 1849, white metal medal by WJ Taylor & ME Topper

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