Lot 667
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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Description
George III, Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in platina (brass) (42.5mm) by J.Westwood for Matthew Boulton for Sir Joseph Banks, struck from the first (or cracked) die with 180 degree rotation, obverse signed B:F (Boulton fecit?) (MH 373, BHM 165, Eimer 744, Klenman 1). Rim drilled at top for wear, suspension ring missing, good very fine and rare.
Ex Glendining Sale November 1989 (lot 140). The type in bronze was issued with a loop mount on the edge and was intended for distribution to natives in the Pacific Islands during Captain Cook's voyage. Some examples have been found on the coast of some of these islands including New Zealand.
- Estimate
- $6,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $7,000