Lot 612
Sale 90 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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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, axis upright or en medaille, 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 Glendinings Sale, London, 16 March 1988 (lot 24, with their envelope). The type in platina 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
- $8,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $7,000