Lot 3467
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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Seddon Memorial Medal, 1911, Grey District Schools, struck in gold (probably 18ct, 19.0g, 29mm), by J.Cairney (John Cairney, Greymouth), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'C.A.Hudd/1925'. Extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Colonial Coins & Medals (Brisbane) Auction, October 2007 (lot 790) The James Spencer (UK) Collection.
The medal was instituted by the Seddon Memorial Fund in 1911. Two gold medals of equal intrinsic value were awarded each year, one for the most proficient girl and one for the most proficient boy in the Grey Educational District. Proficiency was adjudged by competitive examination and was open to all children under fourteen years.
- Estimate
- $750
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000