Lot 3661
Sale 90 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Images
Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
The Mint Birmingham, Specimen Piece, cent, undated, in bronze (38mm); The Mint Birmingham, W.R.P.King, undated, in silver (29mm). Uncirculated. (2)
Both medals ex Sweeny Collection. The first medal was struck on a screw press using dies sent to the Manchester Mint, 24 September, 1895. The second medal, normally struck in nickel plated steel, was used as a novel form of business card and is very rare in silver.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80