Lot 2460

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

Description

Great Britain, Bicentenary of the Death of Captain Cook, undated (1979), in silver (51mm; 65.88g), by Imago of Surrey, England, edge impressed HJF and hallmarked, obverse, uniformed bust of Cook left, with globe beside him and map of his Pacific exploration route highlighted, reverse, Cook's ship, Endeavour and on shore a group of natives, two in a canoe, a kangaroo and fruits, at side of ship's sails, 'Captain Cook/Trust' (K.111A); another pair of identical medals (38mm), one in silver (35g) and one in bronze. All with some toned areas, otherwise uncirculated. (3)

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130

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