Lot 326

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

Description

The Steam Navigation And Commerce Of The River Murray, 1853, in bronze (72mm) (C.1853/1), a restrike by Stokes of Melbourne using the original but very corroded dies (see Carlisle). The reverse with die struck corroded surface from the poor quality dies, otherwise nearly very fine and rare, even as a restrike.

Carlisle values the bronze, corroded die struck issue at $1,500 in very fine to extremely fine condition.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$420

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