Lot 321

Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Convict love token, a George III 1797 cartwheel penny shaved smooth on both sides, obverse stipple engraved, 'E C' within a heart surrounded with leaves and with a bird facing left standing above the heart, reverse stipple engraved, 'Home/Love and/Liberty' within a wreath of leaves. Fine.

Ex Peter Lane Collection.

This token has been exhibited at the National Museum of Australia, South Australian Museum, and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka in Ballarat, Victoria.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$600

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