INDIA. Claude Martin Cast Gold Medal, AH 1211 (1796/7). EXTREMELY FINE Details.
32 mm; 14.32 gms. cf. BHM-424 (for type); cf. Puddester 796.1 (same). Issued to honor Claude Martin (1735-1800), Major General in the army of the British East India Company. The original medals were struck in bronze and silver by the Soho mint. The consignor states that this is a later cast. Loop attached.
Ex: Dr. Lawrence A. Adams Collection.
Ex: Hess-Divo 283 (5/2000) lot # 409.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00