Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of London Eimer 1604, BHM 2906, WE 1126, Welch 11, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top UNC with a small spot in the obverse field, in the original Corporation of the City of London box with the gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 struck, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 2/6/2018 Lot 953 hammer price £280
Estimate: GBP 100 - 300
Price realized | 340 GBP |
Starting price | 100 GBP |
Estimate | 300 GBP |