Lot 624

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

Description

The Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian medal, in bronze (38mm) by W.Wyon (faint traces) (BHM.1041 var; Eimer 138 var) reverse inscribed 'Jersey/to/MrPonds/for a group of varigated zonales/1879'. Hairline die break along truncation to rim, bronzed choclate brown patina, red uncirculated and rare use of the original obverse die.

Ex Spink Australia Sale 31 (lot 1340 part) and L.Richard Smith Collection.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

Download session catalogue PDF