Lot 1000

Sale 74 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888 in gold (38mm) by the Melbourne mint and Stokes & Martin (C. 1888/8) edge inscribed 'The picturesque Atlas Co. Ltd' a few surface marks, otherwise good extremely fine and rare.

One of 19 gold medals awarded to N.S.W, this medal was for 1st in Jurry Section 1, Paintings, Drawins, Engravings and Lithographs and was exhibit No 252 (see official receipt pp, 599, 281).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,500