Lot 1736

Sale 126 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

India, Agricultural and Horticultural Society Calcutta, Sir John Peter Grant (1864) in silver (64mm) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon and Calcutta Mint, rev. inscribed 'Awarded to/Mr. A.B.Whaley/for a groups of plants/in the/Nadhupore Flower Show', edge inscribed 'of the Corsipore Practical Institution of Horti, Flori and Agriculture 1899'. In case of issue (hinge broken), toned nearly uncirculated and very rare.

Ex Mark E.Freehill Collection, from Noble Numismatics Sale (lot 1640).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650

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