1966 Great Fire of London and The Blitz Gold 6-Piece Medallion Set

£14,100.00

The 1966 Great Fire of London and The Blitz Gold 6-Piece Medallion Set commemorates two significant events in British history.
These 1966-dated medallions honour the 300th anniversary of the Great Fire of London (1666), and the 25th anniversary of the Blitz (1940-1941).
Manufactured by Metal Import
18 carat gold / 0.750 fineness
Contains 5.2084 troy ounce of the precious metal
VAT-free
Weight: 216g
Issued with a presentation box and a certificate of authenticity.

The History of the Great Fire of London
On September 2nd 1666, the Great Fire of London devastated the city, engulfing residences and structures. The fire ignited in a Pudding Lane bakery, swiftly spreading amid wind and closely situated buildings. The catastrophe prompted extensive urban rebuilding and the adoption of enhanced fire safety protocols.

Obverse
The obverse of these medals feature a unique depiction of St George slaying the dragon, and bears the inscription that reads as:
ALL THE BURGESSES WITHIN LONDON
· GOD KEEP YOU ·
1966
Reverse
This 6 Piece Medallion Set features two different reverse designs.
The Great Fire of London
The Blitz of London
The design of the great fire of London depicts the ‘Monument to the Great Fire of London’ against a smoky backdrop, featuring silhouettes of people observing the monument, with one figure in the background running away. This design was created by G. Colley, a sculptor and medallist from the 20th century.
COMMEMORATING THE GREAT FIRE · 300 YEARS AGO ·
The blitz of London design shows the German Luftwaffe in 1940-41 bombing the United Kingdom in the iconic battle of Britain in World War II.
COMMEMORATING THE BLITZ · 25 YEARS AGO ·

Set will be sent as pictured*

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Description

The 1966 Great Fire of London and The Blitz Gold 6-Piece Medallion Set commemorates two of London’s most significant  events—the Great Fire of 1666 and The Blitz of World War II—with finely crafted gold medallions, each intricately designed to capture the resilience and history of the city.

SPECIFICATIONS:

METAL Gold
GOLD WEIGHT GRAMS: 216g total weight
FINENESS/CARAT 18 carat
DATE 1966
MINT/BRAND Metal Import
COUNTRY United Kingdom

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