Lot 2080
Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Horticultural Society New South Wales, 1868, in silver (60mm) by Thornthwaite, Sydney, struck at the Sydney Mint, inscribed on reverse Presented To 'Mr R.Piper/Gr to H.Moore Esq/For A/Collection of Plants' (C.1868/4). Enhancing light tone, edge bruise on reverse, good extremely fine.
This medal also commemorated the visit of HRH Prince Alfred Duke of Edinburgh. 29 of these medals were struck in silver and 52 in bronze.
- Estimate
- $3,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $5,000