Lot 623
Sale 90 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
France, La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, in bronze (60mm) by R.Duvivier (MH 170). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
In 1785 La Perouse sailed with the ships 'Boussole' and 'Astrolabe' and explored the far eastern coasts of Asia and Australia. In 1788 he sailed from Botany Bay, but both ships were lost with all hands near the New Hebrides.
- Estimate
- $6,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $8,200