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Lot 663
GERMANY, medal proclaiming the New Century, 1800, in silver (40mm) by C.I.Kruger second engraver to the Dresden Mint, featured on the medal is the word 'Australien' representing a new land of hope. Very early use of the word 'Australien' rather than 'New Holland' and the first in numismatics. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate
$500
SOLD $1,100
Ex Spink Australia Sale 23 (lot 954).
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Lot 661
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Lot 662
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Lot 663 This lot
GERMANY, medal proclaiming the New Century, 1800, in silver (40mm) by C.I.Kruger second engraver to ...
Estimate $500
Lot 664
MAP OF THE WORLD, c1820, in white metal (74mm), obverse, detailed map of the Eastern ...
Estimate $200
Lot 665
MAP OF THE WORLD, c1820, in white metal (51mm), obverse, detailed map of the Eastern ...
Estimate $100
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