Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Opening of the New City of London School

Engraver:
J. S. Wyon, A. B. Wyon
Year:
1882
Country:
Great Britain
Diameter:
77 mm
Obverse:
Busts of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra facing right.
ALBERT EDWARD
ALEXANDRA
J. S. & A. B. WYON
Reverse:
The new school building. To the left, the coat of arms of the Prince of Wales. To the right, coat of arms of the City of London.
CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL NEW BUILDING OPENED
BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES 12 DEC. 1882
J. S. & A. B. WYON
References:
BHM 3133
Eimer 1690

This is medal #18 in the City of London series. 400 specimens were struck.

This medal is part of a set of two in an ornate case. You can see pictures of the second medal and the case below.