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№ 968

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8 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£250

Defeat of Sultan Tipu, 1792, a silver medal by C.H. Küchler, bust of Marquis Cornwallis left, reverse Cornwallis and aids receive the sons of Tipu, MDCCXCIII in exergue, 48mm (Pollard 5; BHM 363; E 845; Pudd. 792.1). Minor rim bruises, otherwise about extremely fine and toned, an original striking and rare with the 1793 date (£120-150)