Lot 629

Sale 123 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Perth International Exhibition, 1881, in gold (22ct; 15.82g; 30mm) (C.1881/16), by Stokes & Martin, reverse inscribed, 'Wm Crozier/for/Wool'. Minor rim nicks and some hairlines, otherwise nearly uncirculated and very rare.

William Crozier of Moorna, River Murray, near Wentworth, NSW, a successful Merino sheep breeder, was a member of one of the best-known pastoralist families in the State. He co-authored a book in 1902 with Peter Henderson titled How the Farm Pays. He died in 1909.

See lot 628 to same recipient.

Estimate
$3,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$4,400

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