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Lot 456. India, British, College of Fort William AV Medal 1816

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Extremely rare

India, British, College of Fort William AV Medal 1816

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Bidding closed (Sunday, September 11th, 22:48:00 CEST)
Current time: Saturday, November 2nd, 01:30:51 CET

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eAuction #50, Lot 456. Estimate: CHF 10'000.00

India, British. Calcutta. College of Fort William AV Award Medal 1816 (44mm, 52.63 g).
Obv. REDIT A NOBIS AURORA DIEMQUE REDUCIT, Rayed sun over Indian mosque and pagoda; IV MAY MDCCC below.
Rev. COLLEGE OF FORT WILLIAM JUNE 30 MDCCCXVI / HONORARY MEDAL within wreath.

Extremely rare. Insignificant nick on edge, otherwise, extremely fine.

Fort William College was an academy and learning centre of Oriental studies established by Lord Wellesley, then Governor-General of British India. The law to establish its foundation was passed on 4 May 1800.

Lot 456. India, British, College of Fort William AV Medal 1816

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