Lot 587
Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772, in silver (44mm) struck from the second reverse die (without die break) by B.F. (Matthew Boulton) (M.H.373; BHM 165). Choice sealed grey and gold tone, practically mint state and rare, one of the finest known, only 142 struck.
Ex Spink Australia Sales 11 (lot 150) and 31 (lot 1328 part) (L.R.Smith Collection). Originally the lot included a shagreen case thus this medal has been particularly well preserved.
- Estimate
- $15,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $19,000