Great Britain Historical Medals
Lot 5632 Session 20 (7.30pm Friday 25 November) Great Britain Historical Medals
Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $90
IRELAND LOVE TOKEN, an Associated Irish Mine Company halfpenny, 1789, Cronebane, Ireland, shaved smooth on both sides, the obverse engraved with two hearts on fire with wreath and around the edge in two lines, '(line 1) They Best Enjoy Their Hearts Desire' and '(line 2) In Whom Love Kindles Mutual Fire', the reverse engraved with two love birds facing each other and standing atop a large bin resting on a stand, around the top, 'Innocence And Love'. Good fine.
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