Lot 945
Sale 97 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Keeling Cocos Islands, bone token for five rupees, J. Clunies Ross 1913, 931. Nearly extremely fine/good extremely fine.
The set of tokens listed individually in this and the previous six lots were a gift from the Clunies Ross family to Major A.E.H.May RA who commanded the garrison on the islands during World War II. He officiated at the parade for the burial of one of the King's of the Cocos who died during his tenure. These tokens were hand picked as good examples at the time.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $380