GREAT BRITAIN. Opening of the New Council Chamber at the Guildhall Bronze Medal, 1884. London Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-67. BHM-3177; Eimer-1705; Taylor-206A. By J. S. & A. B. Wyon. City of London series. Diameter: 77mm. Obverse: Londinia, attended by allegories of Commerce and Magistracy, addressing her council; Reverse: Interior view of the Guildhall; border to left and right containing dragon and floral scroll work; in exergue, civic coat-of-arms of London between oak branches. Incredibly majestic and powerful, this highly intricate reverse design is a must for any advanced collection of cathedral and architectural-related medals. Rich red-brown surfaces, with immense glossiness, and truly a sight to behold.
