Australian Historical Medals - Inc Convict Love Token
Lot 847 SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL)) Australian Historical Medals - Inc Convict Love Tokens
Estimate $400
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CONVICT LOVE TOKEN, engraved on a 1797 cartwheel penny shaved smooth on both sides, on one side is engraved, "Thomas/Cumbers/Fulham/7 Years", and on the other side is engraved, "Tried/At Newgate/March 23/1837/Guilty, 7 Years" (some of engraving is difficult to read). Some oxidation on one side, otherwise fine.
Thomas Cumber, age 27, postal worker, sentenced to 7 years in the colonies for theft. Arrived at NSW on 20 March 1838. With research.
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