Lot 1026
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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Description
New South Wales Cyclists Union, 1886, in gold (37.7gms, 40mm), a composite medal consisting of a yellow gold hand engraved frame (5.8mm thick) surrounding a red gold disc (23mm), with ornate scroll suspension, engraved on obverse frame 'New South Wales / Cyclists Union', central disc with engraved penny farthing cycle and tricycle, motto 'Vis Unita Fortior' on ribbon, engraved on reverse frame 'Balmain and Burwood Bicycle Clubs / Race Meeting 12th June 1886', and on central disc '5 Miles / Amateur Championship / of / N.S.W. / 1st Prize / Won by / J.S.Foulkes / Time 19.15'. Extremely fine and very rare.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,000