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MDC Monnaies de Collection

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GREAT BRITAIN George V (1910–1936). Gold medal bearing the effigy of Ovid, ‘Joseph Jones’ Prize for Latin verse and elegy, by L. C. Wyon, Special Strike (SP) [1862] 1914, London. Obverse: PUBLIUS OVIDIUS NASO / ELEGEIA FLEBILE CARMEN. Laureate bust of Ovid facing right; below, the signature L. C. WYON F. Reverse: Beneath a wreath formed of two yew branches, tied at the top, inscriptions in eight lines: HOC PRAEMIO / JOSEPHI JONES / NOMEN ET EXEMPLUM / HARROVIENSIBUS / COMMENDAT / NON SINE LACRYMIS / PATER SUPERSTES / OBIIT 1862. British Museum -; Gold - 60.47 g - 46 mm - 12 h Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen! With an engraving on the edge: R. C. MASTERMAN, 1914, and in its original red imitation-leather case by WYON 2 LANGHAM CHAMBERS LONDON. PCGS SP64 (60810491). Special Strike (SP) with matt relief on a mirror-finish field. Barely any velvety finish remaining on the cheekbone and a few fingerprints. Mint state. In 1863, Joseph Jones, Esq., established an annual prize, comprising a gold medal to be awarded for the best composition in Latin elegiac verse. This prize was established in memory of his son Joseph Jones, who died at Harrow on 25 September 1862 whilst serving as head prefect. Founded in 1572, Harrow School has been attended by many notable figures, including Winston Churchill and other Prime Ministers. Originally, the main subject taught was Latin and the only sport practised was archery. The school currently has over 800 pupils * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force under national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which will be implemented in national law from 1 January 2025, EU buyers will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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