HANOVER. John Hunter. 1728-1793. AR Prize Medal (51mm, 58.82 g, 12h). For the School of Medicine, Leeds University. By Benjamin Wyon. Dually dated 1831 and 1841 (in Roman numerals). AU.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1695. Estimated: $ 100

British Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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HANOVER. John Hunter. 1728-1793. AR Prize Medal (51mm, 58.82 g, 12h). For the School of Medicine, Leeds University. By Benjamin Wyon. Dually dated 1831 and 1841 (in Roman numerals). IOHANNES HVNTER, head right; B · WYON below / SCOLA MEDICINAE LEODIENSIS A. D. 1831 INS., incrcribed MEDICINA/PRACTICA in two lines within laurel wreath. Edge: A. D. MDCCCXLI GULIELMUS SHACK ARTIS MEDICINÆ PRÆSTANS. Opthalmologia IV.108 (this medal). Once polished, now retoning, a few edge dings. AU.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.

John Hunter’s numismatic collection would form the basis of the Hunterian collection in Glasgow.

Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 13:51:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.