A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals
Lot 627 SESSION 3 (2.30pm Tuesday 31st March) A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals
Estimate $1,000
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SOLD $750
THE COPLEY MEDAL, in bronze (43mm)(Klenman 2). Extremely fine and rare.
Baronet Godfrey Copley instituted this medal which was awarded annually from 1736. A gold example was awarded by the Royal Society of London to Captain James Cook R.N.
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THE COPLEY MEDAL, in bronze (43mm)(Klenman 2). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
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