Lot 1336

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

Description

Queen Victoria, first type, 1855, with filetted head left by James Wyon, stop after date. Slightly bent and damaged centre (from hammering?) otherwise good fine and extremely rare.

Acquired by the owner while working for the Bank of New Zealand in Fiji in 1963 for £5.

Estimate
$35,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$24,000

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