1st Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Coins & Banknotes

 
Lot 247
 

247

Australia, Frosted Silver Proof Set 2002, 'Masterpieces in Silver' struck by the Royal...

Australia, Frosted Silver Proof Set 2002, 'Masterpieces in Silver' struck by the Royal Australian Mint & entitled 'Voyages into History;' set comprises 4 x 5 dollars with revs depicting four sailing ships which have played a significant role in Australian history: (1) the Dutch ship 'Duyfken' (first Europeans), (2) HMS Endeavour (Capt James Cook), (3) HMS Sirius (convict transport) & (4) HMS Investigator (commanded by Matthew Flinders, the first man to chart the Australian coastline 1801-03); each 38.7mm, 36.3g sterling silver; set also contains a replica of a Naval Captain's sash badge, with cert, in CofI, FDC, together with a 2-coin silver proof set 2001 commemorating the centenary of the first transatlantic wireless transmission by Marconi in 1901 & comprising UK £2 & Royal Canadian Mint 5 dollars featuring a 24ct gold-plated cameo of Marconi, with cert, in original oval fitted case FDC

Sold for £130
Estimated at £60 - £80


 

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