Lot 1147

Sale 58 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, The W.J.Noble Collection of British Tokens

Description

Anglesey, Parys Mine Co., penny, 1788, a proof struck in silver (D&H 199 this piece), only proofs in silver are known from these dies. The rim bruised on obverse at 9 o'clock and 11 o'clock, somewhat handled, toned extremely fine/good extremely fine and extremely rare.

Purchased from Baldwin in 1994 and probably ex A.W. Jan Collection (with printed ticket) and R. Dalton Collection.

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,200