Lot 1828
Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Coronation Medal, 1953 (EIIR), Mount Everest Expedition. Impressed. With case of issue, very fine and rare.
News that Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing had reached the summit of Mount Everest reached London on the morning of EIIR Coronation. Members of the Hunt Expedition were invited to Buckingham Palace in July 1953 where they were presented with the medals.
Together with First Day Cover dated 5pm, 3 Ju 53 with original signature of Ed Hillary (later Sir Edmund Hillary).
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,000