GREAT BRITAIN. Eton College Newcastle Scholarship Gold Award Medal, "1833" (1969). London Mint. NGC PROOF-61 Cameo.
BHM-1646; Grant, BNJ-XXIII, p. 130. By W. Wyon. AGW: 0.3569 oz. Diameter: 36mm; Weight: 29.66 gms. Engraved and awarded to M. P. R. Wormald, KS. Obverse: Bare head right of Henry Pelham-Clinton, 4th Duke of Newcastle; Reverse: Legend in five lines within wreath. Edge : "M. P. R. WORMALD, K.S." Highly brilliant and sporting some hints of magenta toning, this RARE medal dazzles the eye. For completeness, however, some light scratches and bruising to the rim are noted on the lower portion of the reverse. The Newcastle Scholarship at Eton College was first awarded in 1829 on the initiative and benefaction of the man who graces the obverse of this medal. This awardee, M. P. R. Wormald, was the runner-up medallist--a "King's Scholar" (K.S.)--in 1969, with the winning scholar that year being S. P. M. Mackenzie.
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From the Augustana Collection. Ex: Dix Noonan Webb (12/2003) Lot # 1413. Ex: Baldwin's 26 (5/2001) Lot # 2357.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00