Lot 1441

Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection

Description

New South Wales, five shillings or holey dollar, 1813 (Mira-Noble 1793/6, dies B/10: I/9) struck on a Charles IIII

Mexico City Mint eight reales 1793. Coin worn and only fair, countermark on reverse clear and nearly fine.

Bought in Tasmania in 1889 by E. Best passed on to R.L. Best about 1927 later sold by Max Stern & Co in 1975 and

Spink Australia in 1981, then ex Noble Numismatics Sale 53 (lot 1595) and B.J. Hibbard Collection.

Estimate
$15,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$24,000

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