Lot 1300

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

New South Wales, five shillings or holey dollar, 1813, struck from a Charles IIII Mexico City Mint eight reales 1792 F.M. (Mira/Noble unlisted, dies II/7:B/3). Attractive with eye of king visible, H of Henshall weakly struck as usual on die B otherwise good very fine and rare, especially in this condition.

From an old Tasmanian family and Noble Numismatics Sale 50 (lot 1342). Illustrated in McDonald's 'Pocket Guide' in 13th edition p.38.

Estimate
$120,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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