January 2008
Qu alit y Co in s an d Ban kn o tes
Very Scarce 1923 South African Proof Set - A superb set of 10 coins struck in the first year of minting at the Pretoria Mint, SA 1923 South African George V Proof Set consisting of Gold Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Silver 2 1/2 Shillings, 2 Shillings (Florin), Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Copper Penny, Halfpenny, Farthing (10 coins in total). Following the Anglo-Boer War, South Africa experienced a severe shortage of circulation coins. In 1919, the Mint Act was promulgated and this provided for the establishment of the Royal Mint in Pretoria as a branch of the Royal Mint in London. The Mint opened its doors in 1923 at which time the coins comprising this impressive proof set were struck. The set also features sovereigns, which depict the beautifully classic design of St George and the Dragon on the reverse side. The set comes with the original display case, while the coins are slabbed to preserve their proof condition.
Pictured: Classic St George and the Dragon design shown here on the reverse of the Sovereign and Half Sovereign coins in this set.
Liquidation Guarantee
Country: South African
1923 George V Proof Set of 10 Farthing, Halfpenny, Penny, Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling, Florin, 2 1/2 Shilling, Gold Half Sovereign and Gold Sovereign Grade: Proof Price: $12,500 10 coins - Very Scarce First year of minting at the Pretoria Mint, South Africa
Inside: A collection of quality Australian Pre Decimal Coins and Banknotes • Coin rarities from South Africa & Scotland • New modern issue releases from The Perth Mint and the Royal Australian Mint.