c1811 Cambridge University Chancellor's Gold Medal

GREAT BRITAIN. Cambridge University Chancellor's Gold Medal, ND (ca. 1811). George III. PCGS SPECIMEN-62 Gold Shield.

52mm; 99.67 gms. BHM-Unlisted (though cf. 723 for rev.); Eimer-Unlisted. By J. Kirk (obv.) and N. Marchant & T. Wyon, Jr. (rev.). Struck in commemoration of the appointmentof Prince William Frederick, the Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, as Chancellor of Cambridge University. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and armored bust right; Reverse: Apollostanding left, holding lyre and crowning scholar to left, holding scroll and placing hand over breast. Edge: JOHN GRAHAM A:B: CHRISTS COLL:. Sharing its obverse with an earlierchancellor's (the Duke of Grafton) medal, this later piece was struck under his successor ca. 1811 and utilizing an updated reverse design. In terms of rarity, seemingly onpar with the Grafton piece, if not slightly SCARCER, especially with reflective fields, frosted devices, and warm honey golden toning as is featured on this piece. Graced withintricate detail on the obverse bust and reverse standing figures, though a few minor scuffs and contact marks are noted in the fields. Overall, an attractive and interestingpersonalized medal very seldom appearing in auction. Sold with original round display case. Incorrectly attributed as the Grafton piece (Eimer-728 and as ND [1768]) on theholder.

To read the complete lot description, see:
GREATBRITAIN. Cambridge University Chancellor's Gold Medal, ND (ca. 1811). George III. PCGS SPECIMEN-62 Gold Shield.(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-L9SDF/great-britain-cambridge-university-chancellors-gold-medal-nd-ca-1811-george-iii-pcgs-specimen-62-gold-shield)

1890 Central American Union Pact Gold Medal

GUATEMALA. Central American Union Pact Gold & Silver Medals (2 Pieces), 1890. Both NGC MS-63.

Gold Medal. 32.30 gms. Some scattered marks and hairlines on the reverse, but presenting tremendous luster.

To read the complete lot description, see:
GUATEMALA. Central AmericanUnion Pact Gold & Silver Medals (2 Pieces), 1890. Both NGC MS-63.(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-L9Q6M/guatemala-central-american-union-pact-gold-silver-medals-2-pieces-1890-both-ngc-ms-63)

1987 Nobel Nominating Committee for Economics Gilt Silver Medal

SWEDEN. Nobel Nominating Committee for Economics Gilt Silver Medal, 1987. PCGS SPECIMEN-66 Gold Shield.

Edge inscribed "N10", indicating the year 1987. Obverse: Head of Alfred Nobel left above crossed cornucopiae; Reverse: Swedish triple crowns with radiant star atcenter, large crown above. Textured surfaces throughout. Privy marks and date on edge. This medal in silver is bestowed to members of the Royal Academy of Science during thenominating process for laureates in Economics. Upon receipt of ten silver versions they may be traded for one example in gold. The textured surfaces are packed with theirglittering mint luster and overall a very appealing example.

To read the complete lot description, see:
SWEDEN. NobelNominating Committee for Economics Gilt Silver Medal, 1987. PCGS SPECIMEN-66(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-LA1G5/sweden-nobel-nominating-committee-for-economics-gilt-silver-medal-1987-pcgs-specimen-66-gold-shield)