1876 Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia Award Medal for Superior Scholarship. Gold. MS-61 PL (NGC).
44 mm. 2.37 troy ounces, 85-87% gold, 2.04 troy ounces AGW. Obv: Head left with name SAMUEL HAHNEMANN inscribed along upper border. Rev: Peripheral inscription THE HAHNEMANN MEDICAL COLLEGE / OF PHILADELPHIA encloses central area inscribed to recipient AWARDED TO / GEORGE L. ADAMS, / FOR / SUPERIOR SCHOLARSHIP / MARCH 9TH.. 1876. Prooflike in finish, as noted by NGC, with gorgeous surfaces dressed in vivid orange-gold color. According to Wikipedia : "The Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, founded in 1848 as the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania, was located on North 15th Street in Philadelphia until 1928. It was the first homeopathic medical college in the United States." This is the first award medal from this institution, in any metallic composition, that we can ever recall handling. Undoubtedly rare, and a superior specimen for the assigned grade that is worthy of serious bidder consideration.

Estimate: $5000