HANOVER. John Hunter. 1728-1793. AR Prize Medal (51mm, 58.82 g, 12h). For the School of Medicine, Leeds University. By Benjamin Wyon. Dually dated 1831 and 1841 (in Roman numerals). IOHANNES HVNTER, head right; B · WYON below / SCOLA MEDICINAE LEODIENSIS A. D. 1831 INS., incrcribed MEDICINA/PRACTICA in two lines within laurel wreath. Edge: A. D. MDCCCXLI GULIELMUS SHACK ARTIS MEDICINÆ PRÆSTANS. Opthalmologia IV.108 (this medal). Once polished, now retoning, a few edge dings. AU.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
John Hunter's numismatic collection would form the basis of the Hunterian collection in Glasgow.