Lot 2120

Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Queensland Jubilee, 1859-1909, presentation medal in silver (46mm) by Amor, inscribed on reverse 'E.H.Macartney M.L.A./1909/Brisbane North' (similar C.1909/8). Broken lug at bottom on reverse, very fine and rare.

Sir Edward Henry Macartney (1863-1956) solicitor and politician, born in Ireland, arrived Brisbane 1883. He held the seat of Toowong from 1900 and defeated Reid in 1904.

Estimate
$450
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$600

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