1799 (1801) Capture of Seringapatam medal. Silver, 48.2 mm, 52.3 mm with ring mount. MY-79, BBM-27. Choice Extremely Fine. 829.3 grains. Mounted with a ring and ribbon suspension, with an appropriate light orange ribbon. Edge plain and unnamed. From a mintage of 850 in silver. Medium silver gray with glossy lightly lacquered surfaces, with some deeper toning around the devices. Sharp and attractive, scattered marks and evidence of handling. A handsome specimen of this famous and important medal.<p> From the Gem Collection.