Aust. Commonwealth - Patterns & Proofs
Lot 1411 SESSION 5 (4.30PM TUESDAY 25TH JULY) Aust. Commonwealth - Patterns & Proofs
Estimate $90,000
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GEORGE V, Melbourne Mint pattern shilling, 1919M, in .625 fine silver (5.55g) (R.P61), stamped with S twice on either side to signify a specimen (or trial) only. No 1919 shillings were struck for circulation. Toned nearly uncirculated and excessively rare, one of only two known in private hands.
Ex C. J. Cerutty Director of the Note Issue Dept. 1918-1923, later from the Rare Coin Company, May 2007 ($225,000)
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GEORGE V, Melbourne Mint pattern shilling, 1919M, in .625 fine silver (5.55g) (R.P61), stamped with ...
Estimate $90,000
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