Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 802 Session 3 (2.30pm Tue 25th March) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $1,300
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SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1879, in silver (76mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'The Honourable / Sir James Martin, C.J. / Vice President / of / Commission', no stop after CCC in date. Edge bruise on obverse at 2 o'clock, otherwise nearly uncirculated and extremely rare in this metal.
Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 904).
Sir James Martin (1820-1886). See also lot 810.
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