Description
1848 Essex, Chelmsford, Polytechnic Exhibition, White Metal Medal, Adams 495
A nice example of this white metal medal which was struck in “the Medal Room” at the exhibition. The second of two obverse varieties. Listed in Adams, The Essex Collection as Adams 495. Well struck and lustrous with a trace of wear.
O: Angled view of Shire Hall with trees at right. SHIRE HALL in a scroll below.
R: CHELMSFORD / POLYTECHNIC / EXHIBITION / MAY / 1848.
I would grade this coin Good Very Fine (Sheldon AU53). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
