Lot 1224
Sale 63 · Important Australia Coins & Banknotes, World Coins & War Medals, Featuring Highlights of the Moran Collection
Description
Edward VIII, 1937, set of four privately issued proof/pattern crowns, New Zealand in (.925) silver, copper, Barton's metal (gold-plated copper) and golden alloy. Obverse features uncrowned head of King sculpted by Donald R. Golding, and based on a combination of the portraits submitted in 1936 by McMillan and Paget. Reverse bears the crowned shield motif used on contemporary currency coinage. Plain edge. One of only 350 sets issued. (4)
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150