Lot 1172
Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes
Description
Davison's Nile Medal, gilt copper medal, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (40.3 grams), 1798, obv. Peace standing left on rock, with shield bearing Nelson's portrait, rev. scene of the naval battle in Aboukir Bay, the French at anchor, the British fleet going into action, dated 1798, (Pollard 15 [p.284-286], Eimer 890, BHM 447, Fearon 249.3, MH 482). Some gilding rubbed off, otherwise extremely fine, scarce.
Ex. A.H. Baldwin, London in 1994. Only 30 were produced in copper gilt. See note on previous lot.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $230