Lot 3965

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Nineteenth century minting check, proving piece for A. & H. Fratelli Rubatto, Turin, in copper, obv. G&B monogram, 'Greenwood & Batley, Limited, Albion Works, Leeds' around, rev. crowned arms of Savoy in wreath, A. & H. Flli Rubatto Torino' around, edge plain, 26mm, (9.36gm), (Bullmore, SNC 1979, p.440, this size not noted; cf.DNW 63, 1037). Good very fine and extremely rare.

Ex Dix Noonan Webb (DNW), Auction Sale December 15, 2005 (lot 488).
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 2162) & Mark E.Freehill Collection.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60

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