Commemorative Medals, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, an un-issued oval silver ticket or pass, in five lines, ROYAL SOCIETY EDINBURGH INSTITUTED 1783, rev. blank for engraved naming, 37 x 29mm. (D & W 126-127, 196, 204, 205; Withers 2644; CP 143.30), gleaming mint state
The Royal Society of Edinburgh was created in 1783 by Royal Charter for "the advancement of learning and useful knowledge". It started with a small group of 178 founder members and the early meetings were held in the College Library of the University of Edinburgh.
*ex A. H. Baldwin vault
(150-200 GBP)