Lot #6 - The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal - Perth 1962
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Auction House:Smith & Singer
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Sale Name:Property from the Estate of the Late Murray Rose AM
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Sale Date:07 Dec 2022 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:6
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Lot Description:The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal - Perth 1962
We are not certain which event this gold medal was awarded for, it would have been one of the 4 x 220 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 23 November 1962, the 440 yard men's freestyle swimming final held on 27 November 1962, or the 4 x 110 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 28 November 1962.< The obverse embossed '19 [imperial crown] 62 | VII BRITISH EMPIRE | and | COMMONWEALTH | GAMES | PERTH | WESTERN | AUSTRALIA' surrounded by a pentagonal chain of rectangular links. The reverse embossed with a wreath of kangaroo paw flowers and leaves surmounted by the coat of arms of the City of Perth. Indistinctly embossed to the bottom edge 'K.G. LUKE. MELB.'
50 grams; diameter 57mm -
Provenance:Property from the Estate of the Late Murray Rose AM, Sydney
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Estimate:A$30,000 - 40,000
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.