A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals
Lot 626 SESSION 3 (2.30pm Tuesday 31st March) A Collection of Pacific Exploration Medals
Estimate $1,500
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SOLD $1,500
THE COPLEY MEDAL, in silver (43mm). A gold medal of this was awarded by the Royal Society of London to Captain James Cook R.N. (Klenman 2). Virtually as struck, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Baronet Godfrey Copley instituted this medal which was awarded annually from 1736.
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THE COPLEY MEDAL, in silver (43mm). A gold medal of this was awarded by the ...
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