Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Commemorative Medals

Hong Kong, George V, Proof set, 1935, comprising 10 and 5 Cents, both edges grained, 12h (Prid. –; KM. 18a, 19; cf. Spink Australia 25, 1095 [= Noble 48, 3467, 3522]; cf. Spink 168, 490; cf. Baldwin 59, 134) [2]. Brilliant mint state, very rare £1,000-1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Group of 20th Century Royal Mint Proof-Record Coins, ex Melbourne Mint Museum.

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Provenance: Despatched from London to Melbourne, 11 March 1936; Noble Numismatics Auction 91 (Melbourne), 21-3 July 2009, lot 2187 (part).

Slabbed in NGC holders, both graded PF 66. Four of these sets were sent from London to Melbourne, the others for onward distribution to institutions in Australasia