Lot 745
Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Named pass, in silver (16.2mm), fabricated from an English threepence, reverse side smoothed and engraved with central star/ray ornament and 'R.Lewis / Hobart Town', holed for suspension. Very fine and rare.
Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 729).
Richard Lewis (1789-1867). In 1823 he was one of the foundation proprietors of the Bank of Van Diemen's Land. He had extensive business interests in Hobart and was a shareholder in Pioneer Victorian Railways.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $250