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Auction 40 11 January 2017
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WORLD COINS, GREAT BRITAIN, Elizabeth II, (1952-). VIP Proof Set, 1955. Cupro-nickel, Halfcrown, Florin, English-type Shilling, Scottish-type Shilling and Sixpence, Brass Threepence, Bronze Halfpenny and Farthing (S 4145, 4146, 4147, 4148, 4149, 4153, 4158, 4159). All in NGC holders graded PF66 (Halfcrown), PF68 (Florin), PF66 (English Shilling), PF65 (Scottish Shilling), PF66 (Sixpence), PF67 (Threepence), PF64RB (Halfpenny) and PF67RB (Farthing). Excessively rare. (8)
It is believed that the VIP Proofs were struck specially for important dignitaries visiting the country and, as such, only a handful of examples were struck for each year. For this reason, it is exceptional to have a full complete set intact. This represents the only UK Proof Coins of 1955 encapsulated by a commercial grading service to-date.
Estimate: $ 17,000
It is believed that the VIP Proofs were struck specially for important dignitaries visiting the country and, as such, only a handful of examples were struck for each year. For this reason, it is exceptional to have a full complete set intact. This represents the only UK Proof Coins of 1955 encapsulated by a commercial grading service to-date.
Estimate: $ 17,000