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Auction: CSS118A - Hong Kong, Macau, World Banknotes and Coins
Lot: 304

Great Britain, Elizabeth II, a set of 5x obverse die trial for copper nickel florin, 1960's, each with different abbreviated name raised, including -ALB.L(Albertus Light), 28.4mm, 11.3g, NGC MS65,
-ION.(Ionic), 28.4mm, 11.2g, NGC MS65,
-TRIAL ALB(Alberus), 28.4mm, 11.3g, NGC MS64,
-POL.(Poliphilus), 28.4mm, 11.3g, NGC MS65,
-BAS.(Baskerville), 28.4mm, 11.3g, NGC MS64
Only 7 sets were made to test the style and letter suitability on coins, and were presented for Queen Elizabeth II's approval. Highly important and a rare glimpse into the coinage development process. Extremely rare. Ex London Coins Auction 155, lot 84 (5)

Estimate
HK$200,000 to HK$250,000

Starting price
HK$200000