Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 737 Session 3 (2.30pm Tue 25th March) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $9,000
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GEORGE III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772, in silver (44mm) struck from the second reverse die (without die break) by B.F. (Matthew Boulton) (MH 373; BHM 165; Eimer 744b). Toned, obverse rim nicks at 3 and 12 o'clock, attractive nearly extremely fine and rare.
Private purchase from Winsor & Sons Pty Ltd.
This medal was sponsored by Sir Joseph Banks for Captain James Cook's second voyage. The design was engraved by John Westwood and struck at the Soho Mint of Boulton and Fothergill in 1772. Only 106 were struck in silver.
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