Lot 594

Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal (1772), uniface striking of the obverse die in copper (44mm, 4.5mm thick-the normal weight), reverse die blank with raised striations, by B. F. (on truncation for Matthew Boulton) (cf M.H.373; BHM 165). Softly struck on parts of the legend, even brown patina, nearly extremely fine and possibly unique.

Ex L.R.Smith Collection (Spink Australia Sale 31 lot 1328 part f).

Estimate
$3,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,000

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