All closed auctions



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

<< Previous lot Next lot >>
Extremely rare
India, British, College of Fort William AV Medal 1816

Time left: 		Bidding closed (Sunday, September 11th, 22:48:00 CEST)
Current time: Sunday, November 24th, 02:41:00 CET
Price realised: -
High bidder: -

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.



Close