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Medal - Sir John Betjeman

Features

Location United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Art medals
Year 1985
Composition Bronze
Weight 635.4 g
Diameter 105 mm
Shape Round
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
569061
References Eimer# 2145
Christopher Eimer. British Commemorative Medals and their Values. London, United Kingdom (2 volumes).
, Attwood BAM# 22
Philip Attwood; 2002. British Art Medals: 1982 - 2002. British Art Medal Society, London, United Kingdom.

Commemorative issue

British Art Medal Society

Obverse

Bust facing, wearing hat and overcoat

Script: Latin

Lettering: Sir John Betjeman

Engraver: Peter Quinn

Reverse

Betjeman outside a window, looking in, teddy-bear perched on window-sill, tree with bird on branch in background

Edge

Plain

Comments

Cast by G.F. Lunt and Sons Ltd for BAMS. Finished and patinated by the artist. (Mark Jones)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Medal - Sir John Betjeman
Noonans
Auction 318
Lot 772
Internet Archive
5 Mar 2025 XF USD 174.71
(GBP 130.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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