Lot 261 - Nigeria, British Adminustration.Lagos AR Agricultural Show Medallion. 1906.

Nigeria, British Adminustration.Lagos AR Agricultural Show Medallion. 1906. Elephant with raised trunk standing centre in Palm tree landscape, ear of wheat in cartouche / ❉ AGRICULTURAL ❉ LAGOS ❉ SHOW ❉ dale below, centre text COLONOY OF SOUTHERN NIGERIA. 59.29g, 51mm, 12h. NGC Graded MS62. (6030499-002)Choice Uncirculated. Prooflike fields with amazing old cabinet tone of orange, lilac, blue, gold and sea green. Possibly unique, as the British took control of the Southern Nigerian Finances in 1901 and in 1906 the show did not seem to go ahead, so as there is no reference to this medallion anywhere, it may have been a trial strike. Superb eye appeal and complete with contemporary wood type box. Excessively Rare.