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AUSTRALIA. George V, 1910-36.
Gold sovereign, 1930 M. Melbourne.
One of the lowest mintage sovereigns from Melbourne mint, very rarely seen.
Bare head left, BM on truncation; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, no WWP under lance; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.
Prooflike characteristics make this penultimate sovereign from Melbourne mint really pop. Normally prooflike coins were struck with proof dies which continued to be used for regular circulation production runs and they always command a significant premium.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS63 , certification number 18182638.
PCGS population in this grade: 32.
PCGS population in higher grade: 14.
Reference: S-4000; Marsh-248; McD-291
Mintage: 77,588.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT and is eligible for shipping to the European Union via our branch office in the Netherlands. Please contact us to find out more.
Gold sovereign, 1930 M. Melbourne.
One of the lowest mintage sovereigns from Melbourne mint, very rarely seen.
Bare head left, BM on truncation; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, no WWP under lance; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.
Prooflike characteristics make this penultimate sovereign from Melbourne mint really pop. Normally prooflike coins were struck with proof dies which continued to be used for regular circulation production runs and they always command a significant premium.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS63 , certification number 18182638.
PCGS population in this grade: 32.
PCGS population in higher grade: 14.
Reference: S-4000; Marsh-248; McD-291
Mintage: 77,588.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT and is eligible for shipping to the European Union via our branch office in the Netherlands. Please contact us to find out more.