Australian Historical Medals
Lot 877 SESSION 4 (4.30PM TUESDAY 23RD MARCH) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $200
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SOLD $190
CAPT. James Cook R.N., Aust. Bi-Centennary (sic), 1970, in bronze, oxidised silver, silver, and gilded bronze (57mm) (C.1970/24), by Amor, edges inscribed, '5th Anniversary Of Metropolitan Coin Club April 1970 G.H.B. W.J.M' with bronze 'No. 44', oxidised silver 'No.216', silver 'No. S6', and gilded bronze 'No. C8'. Uncirculated. (4)
Ex Dr W.J.D.Mira Collection.
The medal designers were G.H.B. (G.H.Bevan) and W.J.M. (W.J.Mira). Only 41 medals issued in silver and 12 issued in gilded bronze.
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