Auction Catalogue

24 September 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Important British and World Coins including Important Irish Coins from a Private Collection (Part II)

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 4428

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24 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£420

East Griqualand and Transkei, Umzimkulu, S[trachan] & Co, brass 2 Shillings (4, different), Shillings (4, different), Sixpences (4, different), Threepences (4, different), c. 1875+, sets 1, 2 [for Mountain Home], 3 and 4 complete (Hern 582a-q; Theron EG&T9; Ford 5462-4) [16]. All pierced as issued, fine to very fine, very rare as a complete set (£300-400)

One of each type illustrated. See lot 4397. Mountain Home, a trading store in the mountains 9 miles from Umzimkulu. A similar complete set was offered on the South African domestic market for US $4,000 in July 2007 and further related details are included with the lot