Aust. Historical Medals

Sale 100    24–26 Jul 2012   Hotel InterContinental   Sydney

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Lot 922    Session 4 (4.30pm Tuesday)    Aust. Historical Medals

Estimate $160
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $220

LOVE TOKEN, a convict love token on a Queen Anne shilling of 1707E. Very good/poor and very important.

It is believed that this piece which is engraved on both sides may be connected to John (M) McKinlay who was transported to Australia circa 1848, and his wife Alice (maiden name Bowles) who was also transported to Australia, about 1847. Both were originally from Fermanagh, Ireland, and are said to be buried in Tasmania. The obverse is engraved 'M McKinlay, with 2 hearts. The reverse has the inscription 'AB' (Alice Bowles?). Part of the portrait of Queen Anne and the date 1707 have also been crudely re-engraved. With this item comes a report from the internet about the family and additional details.

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