Australian Historical Medals - Inc Convict Love Token
Lot 855 SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL)) Australian Historical Medals - Inc Convict Love Tokens
Estimate $700
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CONVICT LOVE TOKEN, engraved on a 1797 cartwheel penny with both sides shaved smooth, on one side is stipple engraved, "When/this you see/think of Me/untill (sic) I get/My Liberty", and on the other side is stipple engraved, "A/Token/(star) of (star)/Love to My/Wife" with a wreath of leaves around the base. Edge nicks, otherwise good fine.
Details unknown. With colour photo of token.
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