Lot 25

Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)

Description

Visit of German Battleship S.M.S.Gazelle to New Zealand, 1875, struck in copper (28mm), by A.Teutenberg (Anton Teutenberg, Auckland) (M.1875/1). Extremely fine and extremely rare, one of the great highlights of the series.

Morel lists this medal with an R6 rarity but it is more likely an R7+, with only a few known.

Ex Ian McCutcheon Collection, purchased privately in April 2014.

Estimate
$2,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,200

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