Medal · United Kingdom
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Sold median$844
median of 11 recent sales, 29 in all · typically $730 – $975 · 1 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The China War Medal was issued by the British Government in 1843 to members of the British and Indian forces who took part in the First Opium War (1839–42). The medal was designed by William Wyon.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
All examples
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All examples | $844 | $730 – $975 | 11last 8 Jul 2026 | 1 listed · $1,259 |
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Wessex Medals and Militaria
£950
approximately ≈ $1,259

£3,800
approximately ≈ $5,072
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $6,340 paid

A$2,750
approximately ≈ $1,973
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $2,466 paid

Invaluablesold
£600
approximately ≈ $805
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,006 paid
Auctionetsold
£480
approximately ≈ $648
+ est. 22% premium ≈ $791 paid
£500
approximately ≈ $666
+ est. 22% premium ≈ $813 paid
£380
approximately ≈ $496
+ est. 22% premium ≈ $605 paid

Invaluablesold
A$1,000
approximately ≈ $675
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $844 paid