Great Britain, British India, Victoria, 1837-1901, Gold Medal 1875, Calcutta, PCGS graded, extremely rare

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Great Britain. Victoria, 1837-1901. British India 1875. Delhi College Gold Medal 1875, Calcutta mint. Gold 58.75 g.
Obverse: Diademed bust of Queen Victoria by William Wyon (Pennyblack bust) l. // Reverse: LORD NORTHBROOK MEDAL, FOUNDED 1875, DELHI COLLEGE, wreath

Puddester: 875.2.3 - RRRRR.


Of the Highest Rarity, Probably UNIQUE. PCGS graded SP 61

Graded PCGS Yes
Grade SP 61
Certificate Number 34748025
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Provenance Details

Ex Spink.

Comment

According to Puddester: "Other than the registers in the Calcutta mint recording the striking of this medal, the author has not been able to trace a specimen. As Delhi College was closed in 1877 there were probably only one or two of these medals awarded."

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