Lot 1287

Sale 59 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

The Centenary of Test Cricket 1877-1977, sterling silver medal (38mm) by the Birmingham Mint, Australia v England, Melbourne Cricket Ground, mounted in a special First Day Cover postmarked at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 9th March 1977. Obverse depicts the original test captains, Lillywhite and Gregory with the urn containing the Ashes on the reverse in plastic wallet of issue. Scarce. FDC.