Lot 836
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Convict Love Token, on a George III 1806 halfpenny shaved smooth on reverse, engraved on reverse, "A (with opposing set squares at the sides)/Token of Respect/From (with three leaf clover at the sides)/G.Williams/To (with a trowel at one side and a half moon and stars at the other side)/A.Huse/1825". Good - fine.
George Williams, aged 18, shoemaker, sentenced to 7 years in the colonies for stealing a file containing money. Arrived in NSW on 26 November 1826. With research.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000