Captain James Cook, memorial medal in silver (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH.374; BHM.258; Eimer 780). Most beautifully toned, virtually FDC, rare and desirable as only 291 struck. Provenance - Ex B.A.Seaby Ltd July 25, 1970 and John.J.Ford Collection, part XIV, May 23, 2006 (lot 465).
Estimate: 3000 AUD