NZ 1953 Proof set

trout · February 12, 2015, 07:23:09 AM

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

Penny

Threepence

Sixpence

Shilling

Florin

Half Crown

Crown

Robster · February 12, 2015, 08:05:33 AM

Nice pick up, the Crown is a cool design.!!

Nevol · February 12, 2015, 08:55:14 AM

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. .

trout · February 12, 2015, 09:20:00 AM

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

Nevol · February 12, 2015, 12:59:53 PM

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:

trout · February 12, 2015, 01:15:47 PM

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 ?

Nevol · February 13, 2015, 09:45:45 AM

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:

markn · February 13, 2015, 02:02:07 PM

No, it's not the same person.

ausproofs · February 13, 2015, 02:28:31 PM

Get this set graded Trout, there are only 3 sets in PCGS.. you can reach no 1 position easily..

trout · February 13, 2015, 02:31:23 PM

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

ausproofs · February 13, 2015, 03:09:23 PM

That's good thinking !