Lot 1015
Sale 92 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Captain James Cook, death of Cook 1779, "Courage and Perseverance" in bronze (37mm) in exergue "Born 1728 Died 1779" (BHM 218; MH 375; Eimer 778). The reverse die identicle with the examples in sales 24 (lot 988) and 90 (lot 619) but differs from the Chapman example in sale 88B (lot 671) in floral ornament above. Traces of diagonal edge graining, old scratch behind head and has been brushed to clean otherwise attractive brown patina, good very fine and very rare.
- Estimate
- $12,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $12,000