GREECE. Silvered Bronze Award Medal, 1900. Prince George. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
Awarded for the 1st International Exhibition in Chania on the island of Crete. Obverse: Uniformed bust facing slightly left; olive branch below; Reverse: Legend in three lines; scroll below inscribed XANIA - KPHTH; all within oak and laurel wreath. A RARE and interesting medal for an expo presided over by Prince George, with flashy luster, bold high relief design detail, and attractive speckled gray toning.
Ex: Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft (9/2007) Lot #2471. Ex: Künker (3/2005) Lot #5079.
Estimate: $800.00- $1000.00