Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Reception of Victor Emmanuel II at the Guildhall

Engraver:
B. Wyon
Year:
1855
Country:
Great Britain
Diameter:
77 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Victor Emmanuel II facing left.
VICTORIUS EMMANUEL II REX SARDINIAE IN LONDINIUM A PRAESIDE CIVIBUSQUE RECEPTUS
B. WYON SC.
Reverse:
Londinia standing besides Britannia who is seated as they both greet Sardinia. All three are wearing helmets. Sardinia is carrying a shield while Britain's shield sits between Londinia and Britannia. The coat of arms of the City of London sits at the bottom.
LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULATUR SOCIIS
DEC. 4 1855
B. WYON S.
DOMINE DIRIGE NOS
BHM 2567
Eimer 1499

This medal is #8 of the City of London series. 350 specimens were struck.

Victor Emmanuel II was King of Sardinia from 23 March 1849 until 17 March 1861, when he assumed the title of King of Italy.