Impressive Australian Pre-decimal Coins and Other Collectables

May 14, 2023 12:00 PM AEST
Timed Auction

250 Lots

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Smalls Auctions

Location: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 (0)2 9357 5492

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Welcome to Smalls Auctions Sale 216. On a recent visit to the Hong Kong Coin Fair, we were able to have third-party grade a number of coins including three coins that have scaled the pinnacle as the sole finest known. The 1918 2/- PCGS MS66, 1926 2/- PCGS MS66 & 1931 2/- PCGS MS67 Florins that we acquired for a client during the Covid lockdown were all truly remarkable coins and have now taken pride of place in the Benchmark Collection. We have been instructed by our client to release his duplicate dates which until recently were the ‘finest known’ allowing collectors the rare opportunity to secure coins that are just a ‘cigarette paper’ behind them in terms of quality. The high-grade coins on offer are a 1910 2/- PCGS MS65 +, a 1926 2/- PCGS MS65 and a 1931 2/- PCGS MS66 which would surely grace the best collections. To offer a little perspective the 1910 2/- is the equal finest known and is a one-year type featuring the portrait of Edward VII. The 1926 Florin was the pick of the ‘Draper Hoard’ that surfaced at the turn of the Century. Before this time, it was extremely difficult to find a 1926 Florin with a fully struck-up reverse. During the striking of a vast number of 1926 Florins the reverse die must not have been securely held place in the press resulting in a slight rocking movement that invariably led to either the kangaroo or emu being lightly struck along with a flat star. If you are a stickler for fully struck-up coins then there is no better example than the coin on offer. The 1931 Florin has no haughty provenance, but it is still remarkably difficult to find this date in better that MS65 grade with just one other coin recorded in MS66. All three coins are the equivalent of placegetters in the photo finish of an Olympic 100 metre final which is often too close to pick with the naked eye. These coins are certainly the highlights but once again our Sale contains an array of other collectables that we hope you will find of interest. Smalls Auctions
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Shipping Terms: AUSTRALIA :

Purchases within Australia will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $10.00 and will be sent by Registered Post.

Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.

Larger lots may incur an additional charge.

OVERSEAS :

Overseas purchases will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $35.00 and will be sent by standard International Post.

Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense

Larger lots may incur an additional charge.

If we are unsure of the bona fides of a successful bidder we may request identification such as a Passport Photo or Drivers's Licence that matches the Credit Card details registered with Invaluable before we despatch an item.

Both Australian and International packages are traceable in transit and may require a signature on delivery.

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