SOLD: HK-10A 1860 Sayers Boxing Champion of England SCD

NGC 62

Reference HK-10A
Date 1860
Grade 62
Price $1,350.00
Item # 2053
Metal White Metal

Near TOP POP with only one graded finer. The boxing champion of England, Tom Sayers is on the obverse. These were struck to commemorate the “Great International Prize Fight” between Heenan, the U.S. champion, and Sayers, the champion of England, for the Championship of the World, fought in 1860. The match lasted over two hours and ended in a 42-round draw.