Large 22ct Gold Pistrucci's Waterloo Medal, Restrike by John Pinches of London c1967, AGW 171.05 g
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "International Numismatics (2nd session)" held on Tue, Apr 23, 2024.
Lot c123
Lot c123
Estimate: CAD $12,000 - $18,000
Realised: CAD $16,250
Realised: CAD $16,250
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Alberta
Notes:
Year: 1967
Fineness: 0.917
Material: Gold
Finish: Matte
AGW (Actual Gold Weight): 171.05 g / 5.500 oz
A large and impressive medal struck by John Pinches of London circa 1967, numbered 024 of 250. An exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a 22k gold version of Benedetto Pistrucci’s masterpiece; the obverse depicting busts of the four Allied Sovereigns, within a border of allegorical mythological figures, the reverse depicting two equestrian figures with the winged Victory between them.
Engraved "Waterloo, June 18, 1815" along the edge, and "No 2", along with full hallmarks. Offered with original fitted box and COA, the cataloguer notes only one other specimen of this series having been offered in recent years.
Private Collection, Alberta
Notes:
Year: 1967
Fineness: 0.917
Material: Gold
Finish: Matte
AGW (Actual Gold Weight): 171.05 g / 5.500 oz
A large and impressive medal struck by John Pinches of London circa 1967, numbered 024 of 250. An exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a 22k gold version of Benedetto Pistrucci’s masterpiece; the obverse depicting busts of the four Allied Sovereigns, within a border of allegorical mythological figures, the reverse depicting two equestrian figures with the winged Victory between them.
Engraved "Waterloo, June 18, 1815" along the edge, and "No 2", along with full hallmarks. Offered with original fitted box and COA, the cataloguer notes only one other specimen of this series having been offered in recent years.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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