Lot 3033

Sale 56 · Australian & World Coins, Banknotes, Historical & Military Medals & Badges

Description

The Bank of Australasia, proof, one pound on cardboard, uniface, Parramatta, unadopted design, not dated (but c.1850), no number, SPECIMEN stamped twice on front, Perkins Bacon & Petch, London, Patent Hardened Steel Plate, (cf.MVR fig. 56 p.58). Corners angled cut, glue adhesion in corners and on sides on back, light stains, otherwise good very fine and rare.

Ex. Spink Printer's Proofs from the Perkins Bacon Archive, Melbourne Sale May 23, 1995, (lot 169).

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0