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Sold on 11 June 2014

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South African Coins, 1874-1902, from the Collection formed by the Late Dr. Frank Mitchell

Dr Frank Mitchell

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№ 553

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11 June 2014

Estimate: £100,000–£120,000

ORANGE FREE STATE, Pattern Kroon, 1887, by W. Lauer for O. Nolte, in silver, arms within wreath, date below, rev. value within wreath, edge finely grained, 28.23g/6h (Hern O4; KM. Pn 6). Minor surface marks, otherwise about as struck with proof-like fields, toned, excessively rare £100,000-120,000

Slabbed in NGC holder, graded PF 64 – the finest known specimen by 2 clear points

3 specimens known