Lot 1227

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 for New Zealand in (.925) silver, copper, Barton's metal and golden alloy. Obverse bears the crowned head of Edward sculpted by Donald R. Golding, and is akin to the effigy of George V on contemporary New Zealand coinage, obverse legend: KING EMPEROR. Reverse, crowned shield of New Zealand. One of only 350 sets issued. (4)

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150