Lot 847
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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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