Lot 2295

Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Daniel Solander, 1778, in silver (37 mm) by G.L. Gustave Ljunberger (Sweden) (BHM 252; Eimer 798). Light hairline marking on both sides, lightly toned, good extremely fine and extremely rare.

Daniel Charles Solander (1736-82) botanist accompanied Joseph Banks on Cook's voyage around the world in 1769. In 1773 he became Keeper of the Natural History Department in the British Museum.

Estimate
$3,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,800

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