Lot 1013
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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Description
The 'Cantata' Medal, 1885, in silver (25.5mm) inscribed on reverse 'In Memory of / K.Riordan / 17.8.85'. Holed at top, nearly very fine.
It is thought eight hundred of these medals were struck by the Melbourne Mint for the choristers at the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-81. See 'Medals of the Melbourne International Exhibitions' by John Sharples, 1996.
- Estimate
- $130
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140