Patterns & Proofs
Lot 1562 Patterns & Proofs
Estimate $1,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,200
GEORGE VI, Melbourne Mint proof penny, 1939. Dark red brown, obverse subdued brilliance, otherwise FDC and extremely rare.
Ex Spink Australia privately in March 1979, one of four originally obtained by G.E. Hearn in London in the 1950's.
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Lot 1560
GEORGE VI, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1938, florin to halfpenny. The bronze mostly brilliant red, ...
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Lot 1561
GEORGE VI, proof florin, 1938. Lightly toned and has been lightly lacquered otherwise nearly FDC ...
Estimate $750
Lot 1562 This lot
GEORGE VI, Melbourne Mint proof penny, 1939. Dark red brown, obverse subdued brilliance, otherwise FDC ...
Estimate $1,500
Lot 1563
GEORGE VI, Melbourne Mint proof halfpenny, 1939, kangaroo reverse. Hints of toning otherwise full brilliant ...
Estimate $1,500
Lot 1564
GEORGE VI, Perth Mint proof halfpenny, 1942. Mostly glossy brown with some mint red on ...
Estimate $750