HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (40mm, 17.44 g, 12h). Centennial of the Church Missionary Society. By J. Davis. Dated 1799 and November 1848. VF.Electronic Auction 544 British Medals, White Metal Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (40mm, 17.44 g, 12h). Centennial of the Church Missionary Society. By J. Davis. Dated 1799 and November 1848. Four missionaries standing right, church and palm tree in background; to right, a crowd of natives kneeling in prayer below radiant IHS / Radiant crown over banner hanging from trumpet; on banner, CHURCH/ MISSIONARY SOCIETY/ ESTABLISHED 1798/ CELEBRATES ITS/ JUBILEE. NOVR 1848. BHM – (but cf. 2308-10 for related); Eimer –. Gray surfaces, a few minor marks, scratch. VF. |