Lot 511
Sir John Soane (1753‑1837), The Royal Institute of British Architects, silver prize medal

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£660
Description
Sir John Soane (1753‑1837), The Royal Institute of British Architects, silver prize medal (72mm/142.70gm) by W. Wyon, awarded to John A. R. Inglis, 1897. Bare head right, JOHN SOANE to left and right, legend surrounds THE ROYAL INSTITVTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS . TO JOHN A . R. INGLIS. Rev, Façade of the Bank of England, inner legend surrounds A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT FROM THE BRITISH ARCHITECTS, outer legend surrounds FOR A DESIGN FOR A PROVINCIAL MARKET HALL . MDCCCXCVII (cf. Eimer 1278; BHM 1662). Good Extremely Fine, in leather case of issue (sound).

