GREAT BRITAIN. Sir Walter Scott Gilt White Metal Medal, 1824. George IV. UNCIRCULATED.
BHM-1238. Weight: 49.4 gms; diameter: 54 mm. By William Wyon. Obverse: Bust right, WALTER SCOTT 1824; Reverse: two allegorical female figures representing Truth and Fiction, the latter holding a book whose spine is marked "WAV" referring to Scott's bestselling, medieval and early modern romance Waverly novels, TRUTHS SEVERE IN FAIRY FICTION DRESSED around. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a historical novelist and poet. Medal executed for Sir Edward Thomason.
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From the Stephen R. Parks Collection of Medallic Arts.
Estimate: $200.00- $400.00
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Starting price | 120 USD |