Coins, Historical Medals & Paper Money

LINCOLNSHIRE, Gainsborough, Gainsborough Academy, 1800, an engraved silver Reward of Merit, unsigned, legend (Monthly Preceptor No. 7), rev. named (Henry Smith of Gainsborough Academy, Aged 14, AD 1800), 34mm, 6.41g. Very fine and toned, very rare, the date seemingly added later; pierced for suspension, with ring and original faded ribbon £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Educational Award Medals from the Collection formed by the late T.H. Watts.

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