Lot 605

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). Minor obverse rim bruise at 2 o'clock, some darker toned and dull areas otherwise good extremely fine and scarce, 577 struck.

ex Spink Australia Sale 3 (lot 92) and L.R.Smith Collection.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$850

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