Australian Historical Medals
Lot 2833 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 30TH MARCH) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $1,200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,400
PRODUCTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Sydney, 1854, exhibition medal in bronze (73mm) by L.C.Wyon (C.1854/5). In beautiful condition without any friction, brilliant bronzed finish, FDC and probably the finest known.
The design was submitted by F.C.Terry for Wyon to engrave. This is surely one of Leonard Charles Wyon's finest dies produced. Mintage figures obtained by Carlisle are 96 bronze and 46 silver.
Ex Spink Australia Sale 8 (lot 128).
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Estimate $1,200
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