Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to the City of London

Engraver:
George Gammon Adams
Year:
1893
Country:
Great Britain
Diameter:
77 mm
Obverse:
Busts of the Duchess and Duke of York facing left.
T. R. H. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK.
MDCCCXCIII
G. G. ADAMS. D. F.
Reverse:
The Duke and Duchess in antique clothing ride in a biga (two horse chariot) driven by Cupid. The Duchess is presented a cornucopia by Londinia.
JULY 6. 1893.
FELICITAS
DOMINE DIRIGE NOS
G. G. ADAMS. D. F.
References:
BHM 3452
Eimer 1780

This medal is part of the City of London series. There were 400 specimens struck.