GREAT BRITAIN. Sir Francis Chichester Silver Medal Set, ca. 1967.38 and 57 mm. 28.1 and 75.7 grams. Eimer-2113a & 2113b. By Paul Vincze. Commemorates Sir Francis Chichesters epic solo global circumnavigation in 1966-67. The obverse features a portrait of Chichester aboard his ship the Gipsy Moth IV, the reverse with Neptune presenting a wreath and contrasting Chichesters accomplishment with Sir Francis Drakes circumnavigation 400 years earlier. In original Spink & Son presentation case, with Certificate of Authenticity noting that this this is set number 154 of 200. Spectacular violet, blue and orange toning.
