Victoria (1837-1901). Honorary Gold Medal, undated (1853). View of a mosque and a Pagoda, in the background Palm trees and sailing ship on sea, above radiant sun. Legend: REDIT A NOBIS AURORA DIEMQUE REDUCIT. Rev. College of Fort Willam - Honorary Medal within laurel wreath. In center engraved: Hindee/ W. Waterfield / 1st February 1853. 58.2 g; 46 mm. Plain edge. By Unsigned (W. Wyon). With red fitted case. Of the greatest rarity. Uncirculated. Value $25,000 - UP
Fort William College was an academy and learning centre of Oriental studies established by Lord Wellesley, then Governor-General of British India. It was founded on IV May, 1800, within the Fort William complex in Calcutta.