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Lr. 655 — Seminary of Quebec / Laval University O’Reilly Medal. Undated. Copper.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:225.00 CAD Estimated At:750.00 - 850.00 CAD
Lr. 655 — Seminary of Quebec / Laval University O’Reilly Medal. Undated. Copper.
SOLD
600.00CAD+ (120.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2022 Apr 30 @ 12:54UTC-4 : AST/EDT

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McLachlan-181, Breton-112 (Rev. of 111). 45mm. 32.4g. Plain edge. Signed BLACK, STARR & FROST N.Y. According to McLachlan, these medals were awarded in gold to the highest-standing member of the graduating class of Laval University. The obverse depicts a Hermit in his cave studying by the light of an oil lamp. Chocolate-brown with splashes of deeper steel toning. Rare.
From the Michael Joffre Collection of Canadian Historical Medals.