Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
Lot 838 SESSION 3 (John Chapman Collection, 2.30pm Tuesday) Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
Estimate $1,500
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SOLD $1,800
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, 1872, award medal in bronze (89.5mm) by Hardy Brothers, London and Sydney, inscribed on reverse 'James Campbell / Morpeth / Chicory / 837 / No1207 / 1872'. With original case of issue. A rare example of an award to a a token issuer, though not for tokens. FDC.
Ex Philip Kennedy Collection 1973 (lot M65).
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