Australian Historical Medals - Inc Convict Love Token
Lot 831 SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL)) Australian Historical Medals - Inc Convict Love Tokens
Estimate $400
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CONVICT LOVE TOKEN, engraved on a 1797 cartwheel penny with both sides shaved smooth, on one side is engraved, "When/This You See/Remember/Mee (sic)", and on the other side, "G.Mills/Sep. 25 1819" with a wreath of leaves at the bottom edge. Very good.
No records but vendor states George Mills was sentenced to life in the colonies for stealing a watch. He arrived in NSW in 1820. With colour photo of token.
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