Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Glamorganshire, University of Wales, Welsh National School of Medicine, Cardiff, the John Maclean Medal, in silver, unsigned, arms, rev. legend in and around wreath, named (Awarded for Proficiency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to…Thomas Geraint Illtyd James, M.B., B.C.H., 1924-1925), 63mm, edge stamped silver. Scratch marks on rim from previous efforts to remove medal from tight-fitting aperture in case, otherwise virtually as struck, obverse toned, very rare and believed the first awarded; in red case of issue by Spink (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Welsh and Eisteddfod Medals in Silver from the Collection of James Spencer.

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Plate 13. The prize was endowed in December 1923 by Professor Sir Ewen J. Maclean, MD (1866-1953), in memory of his father, John Maclean of Kilmoluag, Tiree, and of Mount Hill, Carmarthen