Lot 604

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

Description

Captain James Cook, memorial medal (1784) in bronze (43mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society (M.H.374; BHM.258). Copper red patina, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition, one of the finest known, 577 struck.

Ex L.R. Smith Collection.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,900

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