Lot 844

Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Convict Love Token, engraved on a 1797 cartwheel penny shaved smooth on both sides, on one side is engraved, "James/Picket/Agd 25/1829" within an engraved wreath, and on the other side is engraved, "Forget/me Not/Love" also within an engraved wreath. Fine.

James Pickett, aged 25, occupation unknown, sentenced to 14 years in the colonies for house breaking. Arrived in NSW on 20 August 1830. With research.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,600

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