Attica Auctions

Auction 8A  –  3 December 2024

Attica Auctions, Auction 8A

Sold in association with NAC - World Coins

Tu, 03.12.2024, from 10:00 AM CET
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Description

★ Very Rare ★

Greece, King George I, 1863-1913. AV Royal Household Service Medal, ND (1881), First class, Type II (no initials or name below truncation and no date), plain edge, 19.12g, 30mm. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α.’ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ, bust of George I right with inscription around. Hermes with winged sandals and cap carrying the caduceus (Stratoudakis 601.1; Chase 680; Romanoff 206A).

Minor edge knocks and hairlines, suspension loop removed, good extremely fine with a superb portrait. Very rare.

This medal was awarded to Royal Household personnel for long and loyal services to the monarchy.

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Starting price 2'400 CHF
Estimate 3'000 CHF
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