I bought these on a "Whim".
They came in a case similar to the 1966 Aussie Proof sets and are toned and have the "Obligatory" Cabinet rub associated with coins stored in this manner But I quite like them all the same.
Not every day you can pick up a 1950's proof set for $130 :)
So here they are "Warts" and all :ok:
Half Penny
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/half_d.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/half_d1.jpg)
Penny
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/1d~1.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/1d1~1.jpg)
Threepence
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/3d~0.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/3d1~0.jpg)
Sixpence
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/6d~0.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/6d1~0.jpg)
Shilling
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/1s.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/1s1.jpg)
Florin
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/2s.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/2s1.jpg)
Half Crown
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/half_crown1.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/half_crown.jpg)
Crown
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/5d.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/5d1.jpg)
Nice pick up, the Crown is a cool design.!!
By adding the individual coins prices in my 2011 NZ Catalogue (no prices listed for Proof coins at all), this is what I come up with. So even although Catalogue prices are usually inflated, I'd still say you have picked up a real bargain. Well done! :yahoo:
AU - $285
Unc - $585
According to the catalogue, the Crown is a Coronation Commemorative, and I think it's a lovely coin. .
Thanks Nevol :good:
I just bought this to see what else is available .
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161022347855?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Good buy, a later version of the one I have, same Author.
The info in them is fairly basic, but I s'pose for a country as small as NZ we can't expect too much more. :winkextra:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='66835' dateline='1423708193'Good buy, a later version of the one I have, same Author.
The info in them is fairly basic, but I s'pose for a country as small as NZ we can't expect too much more. :winkextra:
Is this the same John Bertram as the Australia 2 yacht designer ?
Quote from: 'trout' pid='66838' dateline='1423709147'Is this the same John Bertram as the Australia 2 yacht designer ?
Wouldn't have a clue, my Book doesn't have his name on the front, just the Author, Anthony W Grant. :dontknow:
There's a full page advert for John Bertrand (Collectibles) inside the back cover with a NZ PO address in Wellington and a full page Order form elsewhere in the book. Nothing further known about him, but I wonder if he may sponsor the production of the books now? :scratch_one-s_head:
No, it's not the same person.
Get this set graded Trout, there are only 3 sets in PCGS.. you can reach no 1 position easily..
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='66925' dateline='1423799911'Get this set graded Trout, there are only 3 sets in PCGS.. you can reach no 1 position easily..
Its already on its way to the states :)
That's good thinking !