Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Malta, Ernesto Paterno-Castello di Caraci, Proof set, 1961, comprising gold 10 and 5 Scudi, silver 2 Scudi and Scudo (KM. M1-4 [PS 1]; F 1, 2) [4]. Minor marks, otherwise practically as struck; in official red card holder [this a little distressed] (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Coins, Banknotes and Medals of Malta formed by Bill Adams.

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Though described in the works of reference as a proof set, the standard of striking of these coins, made at the Rome mint, is decidedly inferior to the norm