Opening of the New Royal Exchange,
Opening of the New Royal Exchange, , silver medal, 1844, by W. Wyon, diademed bust of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H. M. QUEEN VICTORIA/ OCT. 28. 1844, rev. three shields below a grasshopper within an open wreath, FIRST STONE LAID BY H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT JANY 17 1842, 28 mm, (BHM. 2186). Surface marks on the obverse, otherwise good very fine. £50.00
The Gentleman's Magazine records that- "during the banquet held on the day of the opening of the new Royal Exchange specimens of this medal were distributed by Mr Lambert Jones."
Richard Lambert Jones was a significant figure in the City at the time. During his term of office the extensive collection of books was begun in the Guildhall Library.
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