1965 Victoria Young Head 55mm Silver Presentation Medal - By Wyon / Pinches

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Obverse as Eimer 1305, BHM 1775.

55mm. Silver. 83.88g. By Pinches, designed by W.Wyon.

Obverse with the young bust of Victoria that was subsequently used on the first postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840. Reverse plain and engraved 'Presented to F.H Main Esq - on the occasion of his retirement from Garrard & Co Ltd - with best wishes from John Pinches, medallist, December 1965. Hallmarked to edge.

Almost certainly struck from the original dies. Quite likely struck as a one off presentation piece and therefore probably unique. Extremely Fine and housed in fitted Pinches case of issue.