Lot 831
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Convict Love Token, engraved on a 1797 cartwheel penny with both sides shaved smooth, on one side is engraved, "When/This You See/Remember/Mee (sic)", and on the other side, "G.Mills/Sep. 25 1819" with a wreath of leaves at the bottom edge. Very good.
No records but vendor states George Mills was sentenced to life in the colonies for stealing a watch. He arrived in NSW in 1820. With colour photo of token.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $750