Lot 847

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, "Thomas/Cumbers/Fulham/7 Years", and on the other side is engraved, "Tried/At Newgate/March 23/1837/Guilty, 7 Years" (some of engraving is difficult to read). Some oxidation on one side, otherwise fine.

Thomas Cumber, age 27, postal worker, sentenced to 7 years in the colonies for theft. Arrived at NSW on 20 March 1838. With research.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,000

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