Lot 1739

Sale 100 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Australia, Queen Victoria, Proof Pattern Crown. Plain edge, obverse, young portrait of Queen, after W.Wyon, dated 1840, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REG; F:D: 1840, around, reverse, ornate Crown within wreath and SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES; Struck in eight different metals: Proof sterling silver, silver-coated piedfort, gold-coated piedfort, golden alloy, aluminium, piedfort copper, nickel silver and platinum coloured alloy. Uncirculated. (8)

Mintage of only 12 pieces struck for each metal and edge type.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$80

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