Australian Historical Medals
Lot 329 SESSION 2 (11.30AM TUESDAY 26TH JULY) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $150
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SOLD $380
SYDNEY EXHIBITION, 1879, self awarded prize medal inscribed on a Great Britain, Queen Anne 'Roses and Plumes' silver crown, appears to be second bust type 1707-8, pierced hole for suspension, reverse shaved and re-engraved including with new legend, 'Sidney (sic)/Exhibition/1st Prize/For Hops 1879'. Very good and unusual.
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