Lot 782

Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Horticultural Society, New South Wales, 1868, in silver (62mm) by J.C.Thornthwaite, Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'Mr E.W.Lang / For / Preserved Fresh Meat' (C.1868/4). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.

Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 808).

This medal was struck at the Sydney Mint (52 silver medals were presented).

Estimate
$2,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,400

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