Ancient, British and World Coins, Token, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes

Education: Scotland, Edinburgh, School of Rural Economy, a bronze award medal by A. Kirkwood, robed female holding scythe and sheaf of wheat, rev. named (Drawing, Wm. Senter, 1898-99), 49mm; University, 1859, a bronze medal after W. Wyon, coronetted bust left, rev. wreath, chemistry, edge named (A.G. Reid, 1859), 45mm; University, bronze award medals (2, different), both unsigned, arms in trilobe, revs. wreath, named (Crommelinus Brown, Philologus, 1867; Senior Latin Class, George W. Chrystal, 1898-99), both 52mm (Brodie 569); University Athletic Club, bronze medals (2, different), both unsigned, viz. arms, crossed cricket bats and balls above, rev. wreath, named (2nd Throwing the Hammer, Won by Dr Jn. Smith, 80 ft, 1 July 1882), 52 x 46mm, and for School Games, similar but no cricketiana, rev. named (1885 1 Mile Flat Race, Open, Won by J.B. Park, Loretto, 5 Mins. 1 Sec.), 46mm; University, Mouat Medal, a light bronze award, unsigned, bust right, rev. wreath, practice of physic, named (Robert Veitch, M.B. Ch. B., mcmiii), 59mm; Leith, Leith Technical College, a bronze award medal by A. Kirkwood, female seated right, pointing into the sky, rev. legend and motto, named (Charlotte A. Clarke, Commercial Subjects, Session 1899-1900), 49mm [8]. Second and last extremely fine, others very fine and better (£100-120)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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