1862 Victoria UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION 50mm silver coloured medal by A. BOVY - well struck dark patina!

The 1862 Universal Exhibition of London was a significant event that showcased innovations, art, and culture from around the world. One of the commemorative medals created for this exhibition was designed by the famed French medallist Jean-François-Antoine Bovy (1795–1877).

This highly collectible large 50mm white metal medal is well struck up with a natural uncleaned dark patina, and slight edge rub.

Obverse: Wreathed large portrait of Queen Victoria left.

Lettering:
VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND
A. BOVY

Reverse: Portrait of the Crystal Palace building. Lettering in exergue.

Lettering:
UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION
OF LONDON
1862
MASSONNET EDITOR

Engraver: Jean-François-Antoine Bovy

 

Reference: Listed in Médailles de Napoléon III by Françoise Page-Divo, Jean-Paul Divo, 2001 as Divo NIII# 461

 

Condition: Collector’s circulated grade which is well struck up with a natural uncleaned uncleaned dark patina, slight edge rub as seen.

 

 

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