Lot 851
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Convict Love Token, on a George III halfpenny shaved smooth on both sides, stipple engraved on one side, "John/Tombs/Wheatley/July 3rd" and on the other side, "Forget/Me not/When far/Away/1849". Good very fine.
John Wheatley, aged 19, trade unknown, sentenced to 7 years in the colonies for pocket picking. Arrived in Western Australia on 30 April 1853. With research.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,200