Lot 850
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Convict Love Token, engraved on a George III penny shaved smooth on both sides, on one side is stipple engraved with a half-kneeling man within a floral wreath and the words, "Commence 1840 April 10" and on the other side, (difficult to read but appears to be) "My/Dear pet/sister for/me now ???/are fair/amiay (?)/G". Fine.
George Williams, aged 22, sailor, sentenced to 10 years in the colonies for stealing a watch. Arrived in Van Diemen's Land on 6 August 1840. With basic research.
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $600