temp. HANOVER. John Cunningham Saunders, opthalmologist. 1773-1810. AR Medal (39mm, 25.17 g, 12h). Founding of the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital. By W. Bain. Dated 1804 (in Roman numerals, though struck circa 1820). UNC.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1694. Estimated: $ 100

British Medals, Silver

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temp. HANOVER. John Cunningham Saunders, opthalmologist. 1773-1810. AR Medal (39mm, 25.17 g, 12h). Founding of the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital. By W. Bain. Dated 1804 (in Roman numerals, though struck circa 1820). ROYAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL, FOUNDED BY J C SAUNDERS, A D MDCCCIV, bare head right / ANATOΛH/ EΞ ΥΨOΥΣ/ ὲπιφᾱναι/ τοῑσϛ ὲν σκότει/ καθημένοιϛ. Ophthalmologia I.13 (this medal illustrated); BHM –; Eimer –. Attractively toned with splashes of iridescence, a few faint hairlines and scattered marks. UNC.

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Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 13:51:00 ET.

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