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WORLD GOLD: IRELAND
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12970
1862 The Queens University in Ireland 1850 Gold Prize Medal. Diademed bust of QV left. Rev Coat of arms of university within border of clover engraved 'William Gorge Aston BA 1862 First Class in Ancient Classics' 22ct Gold 31.28g 39mm by J Woodhouse. Reflective fields in contrast to frosted high points of the design. Two other examples found, 1 in the British Museum, the other dated 1860 was sold by Heritage 3-2-23 for US$8000=A$12000+comm (graded NGC MS64 - hairlines visible). This medal also has light hairlines & would probably grade MS63. Heritage final comment 'This is a unique & beautiful piece for the collector interested in Ultra Rarities' Queen University is located in the city of Belfast. (P)
 SOLD at A$8000
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