Wal Shannon Collection - Captain Cook Medals
Lot 1944 SESSION 7 (11.30AM WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH) Wal Shannon Collection - Captain Cook Medals
Estimate $300
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SOLD $480
USA, HAWAII, Captain Cook Festival, 1967-1969, set of six medals in silver and bronze (44mm), obverse, facing bust of Captain Cook, 1967, reverse, two ships and in 1778 discovered Hawaii (2, the first edge numbered 33) (Medcalf 2M-72), 1968, reverse, ship sailing around a globe for Third Pacific Voyage Discovery of Hawaii (2, both edge numbered 114, and both with original boxes) (Medcalf 2M-73), 1969, reverse, Fort Venus at Tahiti (2, both edge numbered 128) (Medcalf unlisted). Uncirculated. (6)
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