Captain Cook Medals
Lot 2900 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday 24 November) Leslie J Carlisle C Captain Cook Medals
Estimate $1,000
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SOLD $1,500
RESOLUTION AND ADVENTURE MEDAL, 1772, in bronze (43mm), scarce die 2 with anchor left on Resolution, (MH 373; BHM 165; Eimer 744; Mira 27-8-9), by B:F (Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill), obverse, Cook's bust right, reverse, the ships Resolution and Adventure. Has been removed from frame smaller than medal, therefore lettering squashed and rim thickened, otherwise fine and very rare.
Ref: Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin May 1978 (No.U201) (Bulletin and two b&w photos included).
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