Australian Historical Medals
Lot 636 Session 3 (2.30pm Tue 23 Nov) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $150
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SOLD $160
SEAMAN'S TOKEN, on cartwheel penny, obverse, stippled design of sailing ship right, reverse, stippled design of crown with V and R at sides, below 'W.Moor / AD. 22. 1838 / D.Moor / AD 19'. Pierced at top for suspension, fine.
Possibly a commemorative piece for coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838 by sailors, W.Moor aged 22 and D.Moor aged 19 or perhaps a gift from W.Moor to his wife, D.Moor.
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