Opening Of The New Council Chamber At The Guildhall, 1884. Bronze Medal, By Joseph Shepherd Wyon And Alfred Benjamin Wyon For The Corporation Of The City Of London. 77mm Diameter, 10mm Thick.
 
A mintage of only 400 pieces struck.
 
Obv: Detailed interior view of the Council Chamber flanked by two heraldic panels, City of London shield below. Rev: Londinia standing before the civic chair right, attended by Mercury and Commerce, addressing her Council, who sit and stand before her, City sword and mace, entwined by a ribbon bearing the City motto.
 
Reference: BHM. 3177; E. 1705; Taylor. 206a.
 
A rich bronze tone, much appeal in the hand, only the most trivial surface marks and a circular impressed mark to the centre of reverse. A piece with great presence and eye catching.