Lot 873

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

Description

Sydney International Exhibition, NSW, 1879, in silver (51mm), by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, features a figure of New South Wales standing holding a wreath and the colonial shield surrounded by exhibition goods and behind is a view of the Sydney Garden Palace Exhibition Building, on the reverse is an open wreath of flowers and the recipient's name and award, inscribed to, "Awarded/To/Hon Philip Russell/Carngham Victoria/For Wool/1879", with suspension loop fitted to edge. Edge nick, hairlines and contact marks, otherwise very fine.

Ex Alan McRae Collection.
See also lots 879, 1424, 1430, 2405, and 2421.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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