Lot 1572

Sale 65 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Edward VII, Royal Mint presentation shilling 1910, one of the first 112 coins issued by the Commonwealth of Australia. Toned, well struck, nearly uncirculated and extremely rare with the accompanying letter from the Treasury dated 7th March 1910.

Presented to Senator the Hon. J.T. Walker. A similar coin and letter presented to G.H. Wise was included in the Stern Sale October 1977 (lot 289).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$4,000