Great Britain: Victoria gold "Earl of Dufferin" Medal 1887 MS63 NGC,...
Description
Victoria gold "Earl of Dufferin" Medal 1887 MS63 NGC, BHM-3162, Puddester-884.1.1. 51mm. 103.93gm. Lord Dufferin's crowned and supported arms. PRESENTED . BY . HIS . EXCELLENCY . THE . GOVERNOR . GENERAL. // Heart and crescent, coronet and standards above; encircled by the Earl's Orders of chivalry. THE . EARL . OF . DUFFERIN . VICEROY . OF . INDIA . 1884. Edge engraving: PRESENTED TO CAPT: W. R. PRATT AS BEST SHOT IN THE THREE PRESIDENCIES 1887.The piece seen here is a Viceroy Presentation Medal that was also sometimes used as shooting prize medal, as it was here. A smaller gold medal of 20 mm was produced by the Calcutta Mint also for use as a shooting prize. The large size medal has not been traced in the Calcutta Mint records suggesting that it was probably made by Pinches. A significant medal of British Indian interest.
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 51mm
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Estimate: $10,000 - $12,000.
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