Plaquette - British Empire Exhibition W. H. Doxey
Features
| Location |
United Kingdom
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|---|---|
| King |
George V (1910-1936)
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| Type | Commemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals |
| Year | 1924 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 556474 |
Commemorative issue
British Empire Exhibition 1924-25
Obverse
Female standing facing away, holding up laurel spray and a scrooled banner featuring London arms, on river wharf with barrels. Tower Bridge in background with radiant sun's rays behind
Script: Latin
Lettering: LONDON
Engraver: W. H. Doxey
Reverse
Blank.
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)Comments
This was one of eight plaquettes designed by different artists for sale at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. Issued by the Royal Mint, they were commissioned to encourage British medal designers to produce more modern designs.
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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CNG Electronic Auction 427 Lot 639 
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22 Aug 2018 |
The lot includes several items. |
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