Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 848 Session 3 (2.30pm Tue 25th March) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $1,000
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SOLD $1,250
ALEXANDER MORRISON MEMORIAL MEDAL, in gold (15ct, 31.6g, 39mm), edge inscribed 'James D.Burns'. In case of issue, gold blocked inside 'Stokes & Sons / Medallists / Melbourne, nearly FDC.
Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 1183).
Alexander Morrison (1829-1903) was principal of Scotch College 1857. He took the lead in the foundation of Ormond College in 1881. Vice-Chairman of Aborigines Protection Board 1887-89.
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