Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 43 25 Mar 2020
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The Pavilion Collection, Commemorative Medals, George, Prince of Wales, Winchester College, Prince of Wales's Royal Prize Medal, copper proof or specimen, 1797, by John Milton, bust of William de Wykeham l., wearing mitre and cope, rev. Prince of Wales's plumes, HONOREM PRINCEPS PROPONIT, 48.5mm. (BHM.931, but as 1816; MI.11/3; Stainton, Milton 16; Grimshaw 13), good extremely fine
The medal was established by the Prince of Wales in 1797, two each in gold and silver, to be awarded in gold for Latin speech and in silver for Latin prose; the other two medals to be awarded for English, gold for speech, silver for verse, these to be awarded in alternate years. See also lot 595 for the King's medal.
(80-120 GBP)
The medal was established by the Prince of Wales in 1797, two each in gold and silver, to be awarded in gold for Latin speech and in silver for Latin prose; the other two medals to be awarded for English, gold for speech, silver for verse, these to be awarded in alternate years. See also lot 595 for the King's medal.
(80-120 GBP)