Patterns & Proofs
Lot 1533 Session 5 (7.30pm Wednesday) Patterns & Proofs
Estimate $9,000
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SOLD $10,500
GEORGE V, Melbourne Mint pattern square cupro-nickel kookaburra penny, 1921 (4.504 gms) by D.Richardson (R.type 11). Fine/ very fine and rare.
Reported to be the coin A.M. Le Souef (deputy master of the Royal Mint Melbourne and previously in charge of the closing down of the Sydney mint in 1926), used to carry in his wallet. See lot .........
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Lot 1531
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Lot 1532
GEORGE V, pattern kookaburra square penny, 1919 (4.0 grams) in cupro-nickel by D.Richardson for the ...
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GEORGE V, Melbourne Mint pattern square cupro-nickel kookaburra penny, 1921 (4.504 gms) by D.Richardson (R.type ...
Estimate $9,000
Lot 1534
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Lot 1535
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