Lot 70347 – 1911 De La Rue Minerva head se-tenant with Downey head
Lot 70347 – 1911 De La Rue Minerva head se-tenant with Downey head
Lot 70347 – 1911 De La Rue Minerva head se-tenant with Downey head
Great Britain » King George V » 1911-12 Downey Head Issues
Price realised
340 GBP
Estimate
300 – 500 GBP
Auction date
ven. 30 mai 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1911 De La Rue Minerva head se-tenant with Downey head trial in scalet. Vertical pair from the foot of the sheet of 48 (only 12 with KGV head); rare.
This head was made from a new die supplied by the Royal Mint to the Crown agents and then sent on to DLR, similar to the stage 3 die proof with uncleared surround, reduced to fit frame.
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