Lot 2113
Sale 90 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
India, The La Martiniere-Lucknow silver medal, 38mm, by Magha, obv. bust of General Martin to right, around LABORE ET CONSTANTIA (By toil and perseverance), rev. around LA MARTINIERE COLLEGE, LUCKNOW, in centre, PRESENTED TO, (Puddester 836.2.1). Minor edge knocks, toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Puddester notes that this has the bust of Martin copied from that of Wyon. The medal appears to have been given in the late 1800's and perhaps early 1900's. The only silver version of this medal seen by Puddester was in the collection of a relative of N.L.Roy who runs a shop in Lucknow. He subsequently discusses the manufacturer. Pudester notes medal as RRR.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280