Aust Historical Medals
Lot 2902 Aust Historical Medals
Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $760
LOVE TOKEN, on large copper blank (1797 penny?), (35mm) smoothed and stipled with 'Fearwell Dear Sister/William Adams, 1834' with an anchor in centre. Stipling fine.
As this item came from Australia it is probable a love token from a convict or sailor who has ties to Australia.
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