Model Crown MDCCXLVIII H. HYAMS, Type 8:
Obv: C, Annulus (outer ring), VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BTITAIN MDCCCXLVIII around wreath. Centre, Gothic bust of Queen Victoria facing left.
Rev: 1, Annulus (outer ring), MODEL CROWN curved above ornate pattern, PUB: BY (St. George and dragon) H.HYAMS, wide lettering, curved below. Centre, Order of the Garter up.
Annulus: Silver plated. Centre: Gilt plated. Edge: Plain.
Weight: 8.16 grams. Diameter: 26.7 mm.
Model Crowns vol. 2 by A K Barter, Item 8, listed as Rare.
EF, remaining silvering on the annulus, 50% obverse, 10% reverse.

Rarity guide for Model Crowns:
Unique...........1 known.
Extremely Rare...2 - 10 known.
Rare.............11 - 100 known.
Scarce...........101 - 1000 known.
Common...........1001 - unknown.

Sold Dec 2016