Lot 878

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

Description

Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm), obverse, head of Queen Victoria to left, reverse, Latin phrase in closed wreath, by H.Stokes, edge impressed, "Duke & Son, Kent - Cricketing Apparatus". In case of issue, hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.

Ex Alan McRae Collection.^This the same year that the first Australian - English test match was played in England with Duke & Son supplying cricket bats.^See also lots E3138, 3139, 3140, 3142 and 3158.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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