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Lot 318    SESSION 1 (9.30AM TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER)    Aust. Historical Medals

Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $320

LOVE TOKEN, a British 18th century trade token (33.5mm), probably a Welsh Parys Mine Company penny token, impressed on edge 'On Demand In London Liverpool Or Anglesey .X.', smoothed down on both sides, obverse inscribed, 'M*P/Aged 20/17*91' and other decorative designs, reverse inscribed with a decorated heart with crossed arrows and above is a winged heart, and with other decorative markings. Some edge bumps, otherwise fine.

Ex Peter Lane Collection.

This token has been exhibited at the National Museum of Australia, South Australian Museum, and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka in Ballarat, Victoria.

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