British and World Coins

South Africa, George v, Proof Set, 1923, comprising Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, Silver Halfcrown to Threepence, Æ Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing, contained in original Mappin & Webb maroon leather case, the lid embossed in gold “First Coinage of South African Mint, Prestoria, 1923”, inside a hand written card inscribed“With the Compliments of the season from JA” [10]. The gold and silver tarnished, the bronze dusty, otherwise almost as struck, rare (£800-1,200)