Lot 898
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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Description
Intercolonial Eight Oar Race, 1878, in gold (30.4gms, 54mm x 56mm) with loop mount, an embellished Maltese cross with circle overlay, engraved on obverse, with crossed flags and oars, Australian Coat of Arms inside circular overlay and inscription 'Intercolonial Eight Oar Race / 1878', and on reverse 'Won by / Victorian Crew / 6th March / 1.R.Ward / 3.W.Bray / 4.J.L.Irvine / 5.W.H.Tuckett / 6.J.M.Simson / 7.T.H.Young / 8.G.Fairbairn / F.Edwards / Cox / No.2.J.Booth'. Extremely fine.
1878 the first year of this annual regatta.
- Estimate
- $1,250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,050