Lot 214

Sale 69 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Love token from a convict, sailor or marine in copper (45mm) entirely hand engraved, obverse sailing ship right reverse legend 'When this you see remember me tho many a league we / Distant be / T. Largent 1783', edge finely inscribed after being hammered 'If you love me as I love you nothing but Death shall part us two, June, yo 10 1783'. Most attractive and finely made, very fine and unique.