GREAT BRITAIN. Cambridge University Chancellors Gold Medal, ND (ca. 1811). George III. PCGS SPECIMEN-62 Gold Shield.52mm; 99.67 gms. BHM-Unlisted (though cf. 723 for rev.); Eimer-Unlisted. By J. Kirk (obv.) and N. Marchant & T. Wyon, Jr. (rev.). Struck in commemoration of the appointment of Prince William Frederick, the Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, as Chancellor of Cambridge University. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and armored bust right; Reverse: Apollo standing left, holding lyre and crowning scholar to left, holding scroll and placing hand over breast. Edge: JOHN GRAHAM A:B: CHRISTS COLL:. Sharing its obverse with an earlier chancellors (the Duke of Grafton) medal, this later piece was struck under his successor ca. 1811 and utilizing an updated reverse design. In terms of rarity, seemingly on par with the Grafton piece, if not slightly strongSCARCER/strong, especially with reflective fields, frosted devices, and warm honey golden toning as is featured on this piece. Graced with intricate detail on the obverse bust and reverse standing figures, though a few minor scuffs and contact marks are noted in the fields. Overall, an attractive and interesting personalized medal very seldom appearing in auction. Sold with original round display case. Incorrectly attributed as the Grafton piece (Eimer-728 and as ND [1768]) on the holder.
