A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals
Lot 622 SESSION 3 (2.30pm Tuesday 31st March) A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals
Estimate $1,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,250
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH 374, BHM 258, Eimer 780). Extremely fine and rare.
One of 574 struck, reportedly sold at the time for a guinea for two (10s 6d each).
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CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in ...
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