Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Nigeria, Elizabeth II, Proof set, 1959, Two Shillings to Halfpenny (KM. PS1) [Lot]. Good extremely fine; in special blue leather Royal Mint case, lid inscribed in gilt ‘Federation of Nigeria, Presented to His Honour J.O. Field, CMG, July 1959’ (£40-60)

Sir John Osbaldiston Field, CMG (1913-85), Governor of St Helena, 1968-71, and of Kiribati, 1972-3