Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books (1 July 2008)
Lot 2383
Date of Auction: 1st July 2008
Sold for £360
Estimate: £400 - £600
India, Madras Medical College, Blacklock Medal, 1873, a gold award, unsigned, bearded bust of Ambrose Blacklock three-quarters left, rev. presented with the sanction of government, etc, edge named (L.T. Lushington), 38mm, 28.28g (Pudd. 948.113.3). Extremely fine, toned, with clip and ring for suspension, extremely rare; in original faded green fitted case by P. Orr & Sons Ltd, Madras & Rangoon (£400-600)