Lot 4781

Sale 106 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Germany, medal proclaiming the New Century, 1800, in silver (40mm) by C.I.Kruger second engraver to the Dresden Mint, featured on the medal is the word 'Australien' representing a new land of hope. Very early use of the word 'Australien' rather than 'New Holland' and the first in numismatics. Nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex Bentleigh Collection.

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Passed in

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