{"title":"Rare Coins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncover a Treasure Hoard with Downies- Your Gateway to Rare Coin Collecting\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDive into the world of numismatic marvels with Downies, where history's richness and the thrill of rarity merge to present you with an unparalleled collection of exquisite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/collections\/coins\"\u003ecoins\u003c\/a\u003e. Our numismatic experts are always on the lookout, attending prominent coin auctions and scouring collections for those elusive finds that captivate collectors' hearts and minds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore a Diverse Array of Rare Coins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur meticulously curated selection of rare coins spans across various categories:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003eAustralian proclamation coins:\u003c\/u\u003e Discover gems like the Ferdinand VII Holey Dollar or the Portuguese Gold Johanna, each with a story that's as rich as its composition.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003ePre-decimal Australian coins:\u003c\/u\u003e Sought-after pieces such as the George V 1925 and the legendary 1930 Penny, discover coins that are keystones of Australian numismatic history.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003eAncient coins from legendary civilizations\u003c\/u\u003e: From the gold Aurei and silver Denarii of Roman emperors like Nero and Caligula to the iconic Athenian Owl Tetradrachm, each coin offers a unique glimpse into the past.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003eRare gold sovereigns:\u003c\/u\u003e Encounter sovereigns across the across the ages, and the Commonwealth, each piece a testament to the craftsmanship and history of its time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStay updated with our latest finds by browsing our collection today, and ensure you're always in the loop by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003esubscribing to our emails\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMoney Magazine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhy Downies Stands Apart in the Rare Coin Market\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003eOver 90 years of numismatic excellence:\u003c\/u\u003e With a legacy built on passion and expertise, our team brings to the table an unmatched dedication to uncovering the rarest numismatic treasures. Our collection is a testament to quality and rarity – each individually chosen, vetted and authenticated.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003eUnparalleled industry contacts:\u003c\/u\u003e Our unmatched access to extraordinary numismatic rarities is a result of our extensive network within the industry, ensuring our collectors have access to the best the world has to offer.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003eCommitment to authenticity and diversity:\u003c\/u\u003e At Downies, authenticity isn't just a promise; it's our foundation. We cater to collectors of all levels, offering a variety of pieces that tell the remarkable tales of their times.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cu\u003ePersonalized Collector Support:\u003c\/u\u003e Our team of numismatic experts is here to guide you, whether you're seeking to expand your collection with a specific piece or just beginning your numismatic journey. Reach out to us, and let's make your collection dreams a reality. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eContact us here\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to find the rare coin you are looking for!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbark on Your Rare Coin Collecting Journey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe past is filled with stories waiting to be told through the coins that have traversed time. Whether you're captivated by the history encapsulated in Australian Sovereigns, the detailed narrative of Pre-Decimal coins, or the ancient echoes carried by coins from civilizations long gone, Downies offers a portal to those stories. Start your journey into the heart of history today—browse our collection and discover the coin that will become the crown jewel of your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1797-cartwheel-penny-fair","title":"1797 Cartwheel Penny Fair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sensational opportunity to secure a genuine artefact of Australia 's earliest colonial period, a major recent acquisition means that we can now bring you the famous 1797 Cartwheel Penny at an unbelievable hoard saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trigger for the Proclamation of 1800 Australia 's first official currency system the 1797 Cartwheel Penny was struck at Matthew Boulton 's Soho Mint in Birmingham. Listed in the Proclamation at two pence, this large George III coin is one of the most critical elements of Australian history, and commands a place in every Australian coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were shocked to be given the opportunity to secure very few examples of the famous Cartwheel Penny numbers not seen since the great Sydney Rocks Cartwheel Two pence Hoard of the mid-1990s! As a result, we can give every passionate Australian collector the chance to own this legendary colonial coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792661659956,"sku":"AH112","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/ah112-1.jpg?v=1712134719"},{"product_id":"george-iii-1797-cartwheel-penny-very-good-fine","title":"George III 1797 Cartwheel Penny Very Good - Fine","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe trigger for the Proclamation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin that triggered the Proclamation of 1800, the 1797 Cartwheel Penny is a compelling piece of Australian history. Also one of the foundation stones of Australian numismatics, we can offer this iconic coin in Very Good - Fine! 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As the Commonwealth only ordered these coins because they were required for circulation, it is logical that the 1930 Penny is almost inevitably found in well-worn condition. 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Underpinned by strong detail, entrancing hues and minimal wear to the high-points, the 1856 Sydney Mint Sovereign before you is simply breathtaking. It is undoubtedly one of the finest we have offered in more than 90 years in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSure to bring a prestigious lustre to any collection, this excessively rare example has been graded by leading independent third party coin verifier Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at AU55. Indicative of the quality of the coin, PCGS has graded only a tiny number of 1856 Sydney Mint Sovereigns higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA mouthwatering opportunity to take your collection to unprecedented heights, immediate action is essential. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk191458135\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eAustralia’s first sovereign – the history…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"page-break-after: avoid; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAustralia’s key role in the history of the sovereign began following the \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e1850s Gold Rush\u003c\/span\u003e. Quick to take advantage of the vast quantities of gold unearthed in the colonies, Britain established the first overseas branch of the Royal Mint in 1853. It was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSydney that won the right to establish Australia’s first \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eofficial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003emint, and when legislation passed through the British Parliament in August 1853\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e, the Sydney Mint was born. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe Sydney Mint was domiciled in the south wing of Sydney’s Rum Hospital. This hospital had been built from 1811 to 1816 under the stewardship of Australia’s fifth governor, the iconic Lachlan Macquarie. Officially opened on May 14, 1855, the Sydney Mint struck Australia’s first sovereign just a few weeks later, on June 23, 1855. It was the beginning of what is arguably Australia’s most revered, most distinctive coin series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe reverse of the Sydney Mint Sovereign was designed by Leonard Wyon – a member of the famed clan of engravers, and actually born in one of the houses of the Royal Mint, London. Instantly recognisable, Australia’s first sovereign had ‘SYDNEY MINT’, ‘AUSTRALIA’ and ‘ONE SOVEREIGN’ proudly emblazoned on the reverse. Thus, this coin was not only the sole sovereign type to carry the name of the mint and the denomination, but referred to a political entity – Australia – that would not technically exist for nearly 50 years! The obverse portrait of Queen Victoria found on the first Sydney Mint Sovereign type (1855 \u0026amp; 1856) was created by Leonard’s second cousin, James Wyon. This was replaced on the second type (1857-70) by a portrait created by Leonard Wyon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAuthorities in Great Britain had decided that the Sydney Mint Sovereign should have designs entirely different to the traditional British sovereigns for one very specific reason. Intended to be legal tender in New South Wales only, the different designs made it easy to distinguish the allegedly ‘inferior’ colonial gold coins from their allegedly ‘superior’ British counterparts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFar from the original objective of British authorities, Sydney Mint Sovereigns not only circulated in other Australian colonies, but were also accepted as far afield as Britain, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eHong Kong, Ceylon and Newfoundland. The great irony is that the Sydney Mint Sovereign was actually a victim of its own popularity. British authorities were shocked to find that colonial issues were actually \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003epreferred \u003c\/i\u003eto Royal Mint Sovereigns! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eAlthough supplanted by standard British designs from 1871 as a result, the Sydney Mint Sovereign will forever hold a crucial place in Australian history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIndeed, more than just a coin, the Sydney Mint Sovereign is living history – physical evidence of the Gold Rush that gripped the colonies in the 1850s, and inspired the march to Federation in 1901. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792821076276,"sku":"27094","price":19750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/27094_3.jpg?v=1713248033"},{"product_id":"india-bengal-presidency-1793-1818-gold-mohur-very-fine","title":"India Bengal Presidency 1793-1818 Gold Mohur Very Fine","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792831824180,"sku":"26696","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/26696-1.jpg?v=1710248903"},{"product_id":"1922-21-threepence-overdate-very-good","title":"Australia 1922\/21 Threepence Overdate Very Good","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792838705460,"sku":"26033","price":8795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/26033-2.jpg?v=1710248613"},{"product_id":"george-iii-1787-silver-shilling-very-fine-extremely-fine","title":"George III 1787 Silver Shilling Very Fine-Extremely Fine","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792864985396,"sku":"24961","price":379.01,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/24961-2.jpg?v=1710248192"},{"product_id":"1967-1-goose-silver-pattern-anacs-ms67-gem-uncirculated","title":"1967 $1 Goose Silver Pattern ANACS MS67 (Gem Uncirculated)","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792872882484,"sku":"23996","price":4395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/23996-3.jpg?v=1730328210"},{"product_id":"convict-love-token-jc-john-taylor-1836-avf","title":"19th Century JC\/John Taylor Convict Love Token Fair","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHistory you can hold in your hands, we are delighted to present the 19th Century JC\/John Taylor Convict Love Token!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlso known as ‘Leaden Hearts’, Convict Love Tokens provide a powerful link with those who fell foul of the harsh British legal system in the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e \u0026amp; 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e centuries. Made for many British and Irish convicts whilst awaiting transportation to Australia, thousands of miles away from their loved ones, Convict Love Tokens were largely created from English coins. Smoothed flat and inscribed with a special message, illustration or popular phrase of the day, tokens were then left with family, friends or lovers as a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery rare and utterly unique, each Convict Love Token has its own tale to tell – such as the 19th Century JC\/John Taylor Convict Love Token before you! Bearing the inscription ‘John Taylor Cabinet Maker York(?)’ on the obverse, with ‘JC Born Aug 28 1836’ on the reverse, this Convict Love Token is made from a smoothed 1797 Cartwheel Penny. Historic, rare and utterly unique, this tangible link to the colonial period is presented in Fair condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eClick add to cart!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792899588404,"sku":"18476","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/18476_-_love_token_1836_jc_john_taylor_-_obv.jpg?v=1712117189"},{"product_id":"convict-love-token-edward-miller-1857-ef","title":"1857 Edward Miller Convict Love Token Extremely Fine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHistory you can hold in your hands, we are delighted to present the 1857 Edward Miller Convict Love Token!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlso known as ‘Leaden Hearts’, Convict Love Tokens provide a powerful link with those who fell foul of the harsh British legal system in the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e \u0026amp; 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e centuries. Made for many British and Irish convicts whilst awaiting transportation to Australia, thousands of miles away from their families and friends, Convict Love Tokens were largely created from English coins. Smoothed flat and inscribed with a special message, illustration or popular phrase of the day, tokens were then left with loved ones as a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery rare and utterly unique, each Convict Love Token has its own tale to tell – such as the 1857 Edward Miller Convict Love Token before you! An absolutely brilliant work of ‘convict art’, this superbly engraved example was made from a smoothed 1797 Cartwheel Penny, \u003ca name=\"_Hlk225328493\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ewith the reverse inscribed for ‘Edward Miller February 1833 Aged 24 1857’. On the obverse, one finds the portrait of King George III, and the name ‘George Bevan’, who we believe to be the artist who engraved the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOffered in exquisite Extremely Fine condition – and very rare in such a magnificent state of preservation – this spellbinding colonial artefact is a must-have for collector and Australian history buff alike. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792900407604,"sku":"18471","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/18471_-_love_token_1857_edward_miller_-_obv.jpg?v=1712117185"},{"product_id":"convict-love-token-forget-me-not-1797-ef","title":"1797 Forget Me Not Convict Love Token Extremely Fine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHistory you can hold in your hands, we are delighted to present the 1797 Forget Me Not Convict Love Token!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlso known as ‘Leaden Hearts’, Convict Love Tokens provide a powerful bond with those who suffered at the hands of the harsh British legal system in the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e \u0026amp; 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e centuries. Made for many British and Irish convicts whilst awaiting transportation to Australia, thousands of miles away from their families and friends, Convict Love Tokens were largely created from English coins. Smoothed flat and inscribed with a message, illustration or popular phrase of the day, tokens were then left with loved ones as a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Convict Love Token before you is a splendid example of this rare and fascinating field. Created from a King George III 1797 Cartwheel Penny, this impressive piece carries the classic Convict Love Token phrase ‘Forget Me Not’ beautifully engraved on one side, with floral sprays between the lines. In strong Extremely Fine condition, this genuine colonial artefact is a must-have for coin collector and history buff alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eClick add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792900899124,"sku":"18468","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/18468_-_love_token_-forget_me_not_-_obv.jpg?v=1712117181"},{"product_id":"1813-nsw-silver-dump-type-d-2-pcgs-xf45","title":"1813 NSW Silver Dump Type D\/2 PCGS XF45","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe finest 1813 NSW Dump offered by Downies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the first two coin types struck on Australian shores, along with the 1813 Holey Dollar, the 1813 NSW Dump represents a compelling combination of extreme rarity and rich colonial history. Created by punching the centre from Spanish Silver 8 Reales coins, and part of an attempt by Governor Macquarie to keep currency in the colony, the 1813 NSW Dump is known by less than 1,000 examples. It is one of Australia’s most important rarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA tantalising opportunity for the serious collector, the coin before you is the finest 1813 NSW Dump offered by Downies is more than 90 years in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcessively rare D\/2 Type!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the great icons of Australian numismatics, and a rarity of world standing, the 1813 NSW Silver Dump D\/2 Type is seldom seen on the market – irrespective of the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen legal tender status was withdrawn in 1829, most Dumps were swapped for British currency or melted down. It is thought that less than 1,000 exist today, with only a tiny percentage of the D\/2 type. Instantly identifiable as a D\/2, the cross on the crown points between the ‘U’ and ‘T’ in ‘SOUTH’, there are stops between the words ‘NEW’, ‘SOUTH’ and ‘WALES’, and the pearls in the crown are equal in size and touch the top of the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA vast majority of the surviving examples of the D\/2 type are very well worn, with a minuscule number in better grade. Featuring strong detail in the lettering and the crown, with traces of the original Spanish-American 8 Reales host coin, the D\/2 coin before you has been graded by PCGS at XF45. 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It is believed that as few as 40 to 50 sets were issued, with perhaps less than 10 complete sets remaining in the flawless state of preservation seen here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAs few as 40 to 50 sets issued!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe George V Proof coins struck in 1934 represented a rare foray into the production of collector coinage by the Melbourne Mint. To say that the Australian collector market was in its infancy in the 1930s is a major understatement, and the 1934 ‘collector Proof’ coins were struck in astonishingly low numbers. Although the 1934 Proof Set mintage of approximately 40 to 50 is obviously tiny, even those figures do not tell the whole story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003ePossibly less than 10 perfect examples of each coin! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFirstly, many coins would have been lost, or, somewhat horrifyingly, even found their way into circulation. Of those that have survived, a majority would be in ‘less than perfect’ condition through mishandling. Lastly, we know for a fact that many sets have been broken up and the coins offered individually. It is likely that the number of surviving perfect complete sets of the 1934 Proof coins is less than ten. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFlawless quality…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eDefined by sharp, crisply struck designs, the 6-coin 1934 Proof Set presented here is simply outstanding. Officially assessed by leading independent 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party verifiers Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), this breathtaking collection comprises \u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ethe halfpenny in PR62 Red \u0026amp; Brown, the penny in PR62 Red \u0026amp; Brown, \u003c\/span\u003ethe threepence, sixpence and florin in PR65, with the shilling in PR66.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAn amazing opportunity…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe epitome of quality, rarity and history, the George V 1934 Proof Set represents a mouthwatering opportunity to take your collection to the next level. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792913744180,"sku":"16108","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/16108-1.jpg?v=1742525692"},{"product_id":"history-of-australian-coinage-collection-volume-three","title":"1930 Penny Replica","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eCELEBRATE AUSTRALIA’S EARLY CURRENCY!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThe foundation stones of Australian coinage, this commemorative, from the History of Australian Coinage series, represents a spectacular \u003cb\u003ecelebration of Australia’s numismatic rarities.\u003c\/b\u003e Historically significant in its own right, each commemorative tribute has a unique tale to tell, and forms a powerful reflection of Australia – from the earliest colonial period up to the trying times of WW1 \u0026amp; WW2. With the vast majority of the originals extremely rare, and profoundly valuable, this prestigious collection gives every collector the chance to learn about, and enjoy, the designs of Australia’s most important numismatic rarities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793927455028,"sku":"CAR438","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/t2071_6_1.jpg?v=1765338356"},{"product_id":"1930-1d-vf","title":"Australia George V 1930 Penny Very Fine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA rarity of world standing, the 1930 Penny is Australia’s most desirable coin – sought after in any grade. An extremely pretty example, conservatively graded at Very Fine, the coin before you is among the finest 1930 Pennies we have offered in our 94-year history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe 1930 Penny was born of the Great Depression. As a result of the economic downturn, demand for new coinage in Australia fell dramatically, with the Melbourne Mint largely idle during this period. There were no threepences or sixpences struck from 1929 to 1932, for example, and there were no pennies struck in 1930 – or so it was thought. It is now accepted that perhaps 3,000 pennies were produced in 1930, in the process of testing coin dies. It is thought that these coins were stored away, and ultimately released into circulation with the 1931 or 1932 Penny issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eAs it was issued for general circulation, it is to be expected that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003ethis iconic Australian rarity is seldom seen in anything other than well-worn condition. Indeed, m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eost of the 1,500 known examples grade at Fine or lower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e The coin presented here is one of very few exceptions to the rule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-hyphenate: none; text-autospace: ideograph-other; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eobverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eportrait of King George V \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003edistinguished by six clear pearls and a partial centre diamond, this particular example of the 1930 Penny is in much-better-than-usually-seen Very Fine condition. Among the finest of the few, this coin is l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eikely to be in the top 5% of surviving examples. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003ehe opportunity to own the 1930 Penny in this outstanding state of preservation naturally emerges only very occasionally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eThe ultimate addition to any predecimal collection,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003e the chance to own this great Australian rarity in premium grade must not be missed. 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Deciding to seek out new opportunities in the young South Australian colony, the two young men set sail on the Royal Archer arriving in Adelaide in January 1848. A short time after landing the brothers started a hardware business partnership as Harrold Brothers, Ironmongers in a small shop on Hindley Street in Adelaide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers did very well with their business and their investments. Also partnering up with Walter Duffield as Duffield, Harrold and Company (later Duffield, Harrold and Hurd), as well as having interests in other business within the South Australian and New South Wales colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1857 Joseph Harrold moved to London permanently, and established a branch of Harrold Brothers at 29 Great St. Helens, London, very close to the Liverpool Street station. Leaving younger brother Daniel in charge of their South Australian business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845408833844,"sku":"18429","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/18429_-_harrold_bros_1d_adelaide_token_-_rev.webp?v=1719894585"},{"product_id":"complete-proclamation-of-1800-11-coin-collection-extremely-fine-uncirculated","title":"Complete Proclamation of 1800 Extremely Fine-Uncirculated 11-Coin Collection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEVERY COIN LISTED ON THE PROCLAMATION OF 1800!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAustralia’s first official currency system, the Proclamation of 1800 is the bedrock upon which Australian numismatics is built. Assembling a complete Proclamation Collection is a dream for so many, and this is your chance to make that dream come true with a single order. The collection before you includes a premium grade example of each of the eleven coins listed on the Proclamation of 1800!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS COINS…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe majority of the coins in the Proclamation of 1800 rank among the greatest icons of numismatics. Struck from nearly 1oz of gold, and known as ‘The Prize of the Proclamation’, the key is the rare Portuguese-Brazilian Johanna. The Spanish-American Silver 8 Reales, the Dutch Gold Ducat, Britain’s Gold Guinea, India’s Gold Mohur, Britain’s Cartwheel Penny…these famous coin types are hotly pursued right around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAN HISTORIC COLLECTION – AND IMMENSELY RARE…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndividually important, historic and highly sought after, the eleven Proclamation coins move to an entirely different level when brought together as a complete collection. United as one, they embody one of the key junctures of modern Australian history – the beginning of the journey from starving penal colony to thriving, united nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeyond its historical importance, the Proclamation of 1800 Collection is also defined by extreme rarity. Most Proclamation coins are scarce to rare in any grade. 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Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more information on Australia’s first official currency system, the Proclamation of 1800, see below…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE PROCLAMATION OF 1800…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor convict and settler alike, life was hard in the isolated colony of New South Wales. The harsh, unfamiliar landscape yielded little for the newcomers, and disease was rampant among the tiny population. Just surviving under these circumstances was an achievement, but for those who did, there was another difficulty – the lack of an official currency system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe result? Economic chaos. 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With so many lost over time, heavily circulated or, in the case of the sterling silver, melted for the intrinsic value, these coins are unquestionably scarce in the upper echelons of quality. They are virtually never seen as a complete 6-coin set in Uncirculated quality and better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough every 1925 denomination is scarce in better grade, the key to this rare collection is the 1925 Penny. Australia’s second lowest mintage penny, the 1925 Penny had a mintage of 117,000. Even given the small Australian population, this was tiny for the era. The annual average George V penny mintage was over four million, and if it wasn’t for the accidental striking of the 1930, the 1925 would be Australia’s rarest issued penny date. With so few struck, and more than a century having passed since issue, it’s no surprise the 1925 Penny is so tremendously rare in the state of preservation seen here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headlining act of a truly outstanding collection, the 1925 Penny has been graded by leading independent 3rd party coin verifiers Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at MS62BN – Uncirculated Brown. One of the lower mintage issues of the 1911-64 Halfpenny series, the 1925 Halfpenny is graded MS63BN – Choice Uncirculated Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the silver, the threepence in this set is graded MS66 (Gem Uncirculated) – the highest PCGS-graded 1925 Threepence! No examples have been graded higher by PCGS! The sixpence is graded MS62 (Uncirculated), with the shilling and florin at MS64 \u0026amp; MS63 respectively – the equivalent of Choice Uncirculated. The 1925 Florin is extremely rare in the exquisite condition apparent here. Underpinned by razor-sharp detail and subtle yet entrancing toning, the florin included in the 1925 6-Coin Set before you is a coin of immense eye-appeal – a truly beautiful example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually magnificent, the six 1925 coins before you move to an entirely new level when united as a complete collection. 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After the discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851, thousands flocked to the eastern goldfields. Those who abandoned South Australia took a huge amount of hard cash with them, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003efaced with both a labour shortage and a currency crisis, the fledgling colony stood on the cusp of ruin.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe saviour of the colony!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAn admirable example of Australian ingenuity, South Australian authorities came up with a brave, inspired plan to meet the crisis – the Adelaide Pound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eActing without Royal Assent, the government of the day passed an amendment to the Bullion Act in 1852, authorising that the Adelaide Pound be rushed into production. N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eearly 25,000 examples of the 1852 Adelaide Pound were s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003etruck from November 1852 until February 1853\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e, and the injection of currency saved the colony from disaster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eKnown by approximately 200 examples…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAs for the coin itself, the fate of the Adelaide Pound was sealed by a rise in the price of gold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAt one point containing gold worth nearly two shillings above face, most coins were melted down \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eby profiteers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003efor the intrinsic value, with those\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e not melted being recalled when the British Government repealed the Bullion Act\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e As a result, the 1852 Adelaide Pound is known by approximately 200 examples. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eA golden opportunity!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAmong Australia’s highest profile rarities, \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003estanding proudly alongside the 1930 Penny and 1813 Holey Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e, you must not miss the opportunity to secure this stunning example of Australia’s first gold coin. A coin of enormous eye-appeal, conservatively graded at good Extremely Fine, the 1852 Adelaide Pound before you is sure to be snapped up at speed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eDon’t miss this golden opportunity! Click add to cart now! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48435388186932,"sku":"40984","price":29999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/40894.jpg?v=1742166372"},{"product_id":"es-a-chartered-bank-proof-20-dated-18-vf","title":"ES\u0026A Chartered Bank 18__ Proof £20 Banknote Very Fine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"428\"\u003ehe ES\u0026amp;A Chartered Bank £20 proof banknote, dated 18 is a scarce and historically significant example of Australia’s early banking heritage. Issued by the English, Scottish \u0026amp; Australian Chartered Bank, proof notes were produced in extremely limited numbers, often for approval or archival purposes, making them far rarer than circulating issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this note retains commendable preservation, with its intricate design details and printing quality still evident. As both a rare proof and a large denomination, it holds exceptional appeal for collectors seeking important pieces of financial and numismatic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eThis £20 proof stands as a valuable addition for serious banknote enthusiasts, investors, and those with a passion for Australia’s colonial-era banking legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48446418190644,"sku":"41014","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41014-1_3c5ea9b6-4909-464e-ab29-45ba1688ecc2.jpg?v=1756692247"},{"product_id":"es-a-chartered-bank-proof-10-dated-18-vf","title":"ES\u0026A Chartered Bank 18__ Proof £10 Banknote Very Fine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eThe ES\u0026amp;A Chartered Bank £10 proof banknote, dated 18 is an exceptional piece of Australian banking and financial history. Issued by the English, Scottish \u0026amp; Australian Chartered Bank, this note represents the prestige and stability of one of the most influential banks of the 19th century. Proof notes were produced in very limited numbers, often for archival or approval purposes, making them far rarer than circulated issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eVery Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example retains impressive clarity and detail, with its design elements and printing quality still well-preserved. The note embodies both historical and numismatic significance, offering collectors an authentic connection to the evolution of Australia’s early banking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eA highly desirable acquisition, this £10 proof banknote appeals to serious banknote collectors, investors, and those with a keen interest in Australia’s colonial financial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48446418223412,"sku":"41013","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41013-1.jpg?v=1756692166"},{"product_id":"1855-sydney-mint-sovereign-pcgs-xf45","title":"1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type I PCGS XF45","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eA superbly preserved example, notable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003elovely golden hues and sharply detailed date \u0026amp; inscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e, this is your chance to own the excessively rare 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type I in premium grade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAustralia’s first sovereign date, struck at the nation’s first official mint, the 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign was born as a direct result of the 1850s Gold Rush. It was the first of a two-year-only type, and is the most distinctive sovereign issue in history. The coin is distinguished by the famous ‘wreath’ motif, with the words ‘Australia’, ‘Sydney Mint’ and ‘One Sovereign’ proudly emblazoned upon the reverse. It is, however, the effigy of Queen Victoria that defines Australia’s first sovereign type, with James Wyon’s obverse portrayal of the monarch used for only two years – 1855 \u0026amp; 1856.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign is also notable for the tiny mintage, with just 502,000 struck. Apart from those coins destroyed for the gold or lost in the 170 years since struck, a huge number of 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereigns saw heavy circulation during the Gold Rush. As a result, only a tiny percentage of the original mintage would be in better grade. A genuine, important Gold Rush artefact, we have one example of the 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign available – graded by leading independent 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party coin verifiers Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at XF45. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe chance to own the first Australian sovereign in the upper echelons of quality represents an irresistible opportunity to join the elite of numismatics. Click add to cart now! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48446418288948,"sku":"41011","price":9950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41011.jpg?v=1742433099"},{"product_id":"1850-type-ii-adelaide-pound-pcgs-au55","title":"1852 Adelaide Pound Type II NGC AU55","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAustralia’s first gold coin – a great rarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAustralia’s first gold coin, the 1852 Adelaide Pound is Gold Rush history you can hold in your hands. Known by approximately 200 examples, this iconic coin is also one of Australia’s greatest rarities. Offered in premium grade, this is a mouthwatering opportunity for you to dine at the head table of Australian numismatics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eSouth Australia in crisis! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eDriven by the immense rarity, demand for the 1852 Adelaide Pound is also attributable to its embodiment of Australia’s golden heritage. Struck from November 1852 until February 1853, the Adelaide Pound was an ‘emergency currency’ issue, conceived and created due to the Gold Rush. After gold was discovered in Victoria in 1851, thousands of South Australians rushed to the eastern goldfields. Those who abandoned the colony in a bid to strike it rich took a massive amount of hard cash with them, and left the fledgling colony on the cusp of financial ruin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAn ingenious solution! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eFaced with both a labour shortage and a currency shortage, South Australian authorities came up with a brave, inspired plan. An admirable example of Australian ingenuity, the colony created a new coin to meet the crisis – the Adelaide Pound. Nearly 25,000 examples of the 1852 Adelaide Pound were struck – without British assent, it must be said – and the injection of currency saved the colony from disaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eKnown by approximately 200 examples…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAs for the coin itself, the fate of the 1852 Adelaide Pound was ultimately sealed by a spike in the price of gold. At one point, the 1852 Adelaide Pound contained gold worth nearly two shillings above face, and a vast majority of the mintage was naturally melted down for the intrinsic value. As a result, the 1852 Adelaide Pound is known by approximately 200 examples. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eRare in any grade…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003eAustralia’s first gold coin, the 1852 Adelaide Pound is unquestionably rare – irrespective of the grade. Graded by leading independent 3rd party coin verifiers Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) at AU55, this superior example will take your collection to a new level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eSecure one of Australia’s greatest rarities in premium grade – click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48446418321716,"sku":"41010","price":31499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41010.jpg?v=1742432916"},{"product_id":"australia-1911-64-penny-good-uncirculated-74-coin-collection-with-1930","title":"Australia 1930 Penny Fine with FREE 1911-64 Penny Good-Uncirculated 74-Coin Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eA fantastic opportunity to secure one of Australia’s most desirable presentations – headlined by the excessively rare, world famous 1930 Penny – we are proud to present the \u003c\/span\u003eAustralia 1911-64 Penny Good-Uncirculated 75-Coin Collection\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAll but complete, with \u003ca name=\"_Hlk195083032\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eonly three \u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e1919\/20 Penny Dot types \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1d2228;\"\u003eand 1933\/32 Penny Overdate \u003c\/span\u003eabsent, this crucial Australian predecimal collection comprises 75 different dates and mintmarks! An important, substantial slice of Australian history, coins from the reigns of King George V, King George VI \u0026amp; Queen Elizabeth II are included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eUnderpinned by a broad array of highlights, there is no doubt that the collection is headlined by Australia’s King of Coins – the 1930 Penny. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003enown as ‘the coin not meant to be struck’,\u003cspan style=\"color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003ethe 1930 Penny is Australia’s highest profile rarity. Born of the Great Depression, and k\u003c\/span\u003enown by approximately 1,500 examples, the 1930 Penny is extremely rare in any condition. The example included in this collection is graded Fine with some minor edge bruising. \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eBeyond the presence of the rare 1930 Penny, this sensational collection is awash with highlights. For a start, it includes Australia’s 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e and 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e third lowest mintage penny issues – the George V 1925 Penny and George VI 1946 Penny. Highly sought after, the 1925 Penny had an astonishingly low mintage of just 117,000! The mintage of the 1946 Penny was a mere 363,000! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eJoining these absolutely crucial dates, the collection also comprises the WWI 1914 \u0026amp; 1915 Pennies, the Depression Era 1931 Penny and WWII 1940 K.G Penny – all low-mintage issues, all missing from many collections. All of these sought after dates are included in this 75-coin set! Grading from Good to strictly Uncirculated quality, each set is presented in an album with backing sheets featuring the title and mintage of each coin. Befitting the status of this prestigious rarity, the 1930 Penny is housed within an individual case, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eSeldom offered in such an extensive format, and with the rare 1930 Penny being Australia’s most important, most desirable rarity, this limited window of opportunity will soon slam shut. Act now, and become the proud owner of one of Australia’s most important coin collections! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eJust one set available! Click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48520984920372,"sku":"41179","price":29499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41179-1_4efe0f9a-f46d-4aeb-8415-e22bb196a94f.jpg?v=1744590979"},{"product_id":"complete-1817-2025-monarchs-gold-sovereign-9-coin-collection","title":"Complete 1817-2026 Monarchs Gold Sovereign 9-Coin Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eComprehensive, prestigious and rare…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA sweeping celebration of the world’s most famous gold coin, the Complete 1817-2026 Monarchs Gold Sovereign 9-Coin Collection comprises a sovereign from every king and queen under whom the modern sovereign has been issued. One of the finest presentations we have ever offered, every monarch from King George III to King Charles III is represented!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eScarce to rare across the grades…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlthough millions of sovereigns were struck for the British Empire at the Royal Mint and its branches in Australia, Canada, India and South Africa, this iconic gold coin is still scarce to rare across the grades today. This is in large part due to the vast number destroyed for the value of the gold, officially withdrawn from circulation and restruck into new coins, or simply lost to the mists of time. It is the general scarcity of the sovereign – particularly the low-mintage pre-Victorian early dates – that makes assembling a collection such as this so difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNine monarchs – nine sovereigns! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeginning with the rare first sovereign date, issued in 1817 under King George III (1760-1820), the collection includes coins of King George IV (1820-30), King William IV (1830-37), Queen Victoria (1837-1901), King Edward VII (1901-10), King George V (1910-36), Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022) and King Charles (2022-present) – dates, mints and types of our choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompleting this comprehensive set, we have also secured a truly great, highly sought after British rarity – the only sovereign of King George VI (1937-52). Struck in Proof quality to celebrate the coronation of the king, the 1937 Gold Sovereign was the ONLY sovereign date of the king’s reign!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny number available! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAssembled over many months, as we scoured the globe for the best available examples, we have a tiny number of the Complete 1817-2026 Monarchs Gold Sovereign 9-Coin Collection in stock. Befitting the quality, rarity and prestige of this breathtaking presentation, each collection is housed within a luxurious, lockable timber case, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo not miss this prestigious opportunity. Click add to cart now! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48565474165044,"sku":"40682","price":34999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/40682-99.jpg?v=1750046504"},{"product_id":"perth-mint-1955-halfpenny-and-penny-proof-pair-fdc","title":"Australia Elizabeth II Perth Mint 1955 Halfpenny \u0026 Penny Proof Pair FDC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eMintage just 301!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAn extremely rare opportunity, we are proud to present the first, lowest mintage, most sought after issue in the entire Australian 1955-63 Collector Proof Coin Program – in immaculate, ‘as struck’, FDC quality! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCatering for a collector market in its infancy, the mintage of the Perth Mint’s first issue in the 1955-63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS';\"\u003e Collector Proof Coin Program was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ejust 301. That first issue comprised the 1955 Penny Proof and 1955 Halfpenny Proof. Although the mintage of 301 makes the 1955 Proof Pair the lowest mintage issue of the series, the rarity of these flawless copper Proofs is much more extreme than the number actually struck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEven if all 301 of the Proof Pairs struck in 1955 still existed, this presentation would still be, obviously, extremely rare. The reality is, however, that perhaps as few as one hundred of those pairs would still be rated as in original FDC condition. Given this extreme rarity, it’s no surprise to find that the 1955 Proof Pair is seldom seen on the market in the spellbinding state of preservation seen here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePrestigious and pristine, the 1955 Proof Halfpenny \u0026amp; Penny Pair represents an outstanding opportunity for the serious collector. With just one pair available, immediate action is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Heritage of Australia’s Proof Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn the modern age, collectors are used to the Royal Australian Mint issuing Proof examples of Australia’s traditional circulating coinage in significant numbers. Every year, thousands of people have the chance to enjoy our beloved, iconic coins, struck to the highest possible quality. This wasn’t always the case…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTraditionally, mints both in Australia and elsewhere around the world struck Proof coinage for very specific reasons – and catering for the broader collector market wasn’t one of those reasons. Proof examples of coins were struck for government institutions, for archival purposes, for institutions such as museums, and to distribute to other mints. As a result, these coins were struck in the tiniest of numbers, with mintages of less than 10 pieces a regular occurrence. As the global collector market began to grow, however, so did pressure to strike Proof coinage in more substantial numbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn Australia, there were a few Proof issues for collectors in the pre-WWII era – the 1927 Canberra Florin Proof, for example – but the number struck was still minuscule. In the 1950s, however, Treasury bowed to collector and dealer pressure and sanctioned the striking of Proof coins as part of an ongoing commercial venture. Government insisted on intervening in just one aspect – only those coins being struck by a mint for circulation could be issued as Proofs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFor the Perth Mint, tasked only with producing Australian copper coins, this meant the striking of penny and halfpenny Proofs only. From the launch of the Collector Proof Coin Program in 1955 until its conclusion in 1963, just prior to the changeover to decimal currency, the Perth Mint attained a level of excellence with its Proof coinage that was the equal of any mint in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMagnificent to behold, the coins are glorious. Underpinned by a rich array of orange hues, and notable for the impeccably smooth background fields and highly detailed designs, Perth Mint Proofs rank as some of the finest coins ever produced in Australia. Struck in the tiniest numbers, and with many lost or mishandled in the many decades since issue, Perth Mint Predecimal Proofs also rank among the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe nation’s very first annual Proof coin series, the Collector Proof Coin Program, forms one of the most important elements of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eAustralia’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecurrency heritage. This is your chance to be a part of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48728075927860,"sku":"HK682","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/HK682-1.jpg?v=1770103637"},{"product_id":"george-v-1922m-gold-sovereign-pcgs-ms63-choice-uncirculated","title":"George V 1922M Gold Sovereign PCGS MS63 (Choice Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoaring 20s rarity!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of the rarest, most sought after coins in the 1855-1931 Australian Sovereign Series, we are delighted to give you the chance to secure a spectacular example of the Melbourne Mint’s famed King George V 1922M Gold Sovereign!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe mintage of the 1922M Gold Sovereign was very low, having been closed by the historic Melbourne Mint at 608,306. As with so many Roaring 20s sovereigns, however, the mintage is largely irrelevant in determining rarity. The First World War sounded the death knell for gold as a circulating medium, and, transformed from everyday currency to international trading commodity, millions of sovereigns were used to satisfy Australia’s enormous war debt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs with most 1920s sovereigns, it is reasonable to assume that a vast majority of the mintage of the 1922M Sovereign was dispatched overseas, with very few coins, if any, remaining on Australian shores. Today, the 1922M Sovereign is rightly regarded as a great Australian rarity, and is missing from most collections, regardless of the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA mouthwatering opportunity to dine at the head table of numismatics, the coin before you is one of the finest examples of the 1922M Gold Sovereign ever offered by Downies. Seldom seen in such a sensational state of preservation, this 103-year-old gold coin has been graded by leading independent 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party coin verifiers Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at MS63 – the equivalent of Choice Uncirculated condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNaturally enough, we have just one example of this important Australian rarity available. Become one of a select band of collectors to own the 1922M Gold Sovereign in the upper echelons of quality – click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48774230081844,"sku":"41005","price":37500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41005-1.jpg?v=1758681701"},{"product_id":"spanish-american-charles-iv-1788-1808-mexico-silver-8-reales-ngc-ms-unc-details","title":"Spanish-American Charles IV 1788-1808 Mexico Silver 8 Reales NGC MS UNC Details","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spanish-American Charles IV 1788-1808 Mexico Silver 8 Reales NGC MS UNC Details coin offers collectors a remarkable piece of numismatic history. Struck during the reign of Charles IV, this coin features exquisite silver craftsmanship from Mexico, known for its historical significance in global trade and colonial economy. Graded by NGC with MS (Mint State) and UNC (Uncirculated) details, it combines impressive preservation with expert authentication, making it a valuable addition for serious collectors and investors interested in early American and Spanish colonial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885349744948,"sku":"41006","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41006-1.jpg?v=1757311075"},{"product_id":"1918-perth-geroge-v-half-sovereign-ngc-ms61-uncirculated","title":"George V 1918P Gold Half Sovereign NGC MS61 (Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp class=\"yiv1932873876msonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAustralia’s last Half Sovereign in Uncirculated quality!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe Perth Mint’s 1918P Half Sovereign is the last known date in the entire Australian 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series. Perhaps more importantly, this crucial coin is among Australia’s rarest half sovereigns. This is your chance to own the 1918P in strictly Uncirculated quality! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePerth Mint records state that no half sovereigns were produced in 1918. With this in mind, the numismatic community was naturally shocked in the 1960s when the 1918P Half Sovereign was first sighted. Subsequently, experts have estimated that perhaps 200 examples of the 1918 date were indeed struck by the Perth Mint. As the last issue of the 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series, it is understandably one of the most important and most sought after Australian coins. With so few believed to exist, it is also one of the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dropcap\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUnderpinned by sharp detail, a strong P mintmark and an entrancing golden lustre, this is an outstanding example of the famed 1918P Half Sovereign. As good as the day it was struck at the Perth Mint, it has been graded by leading independent third party verifiers Numismatic Guaranty Company at MS61 – the equivalent of Uncirculated condition. Naturally rare in any grade, the 1918P Half Sovereign is excessively rare in such an impeccable state of preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dropcap\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA landmark opportunity, we have just the single Uncirculated 1918P Half Sovereign available. Immediate action is essential. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994573680948,"sku":"41967","price":11950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41967-1.jpg?v=1780378733"},{"product_id":"30446-18268","title":"Australia George V 1930 Penny Very Fine with FREE 1911-64 Penny Good-Uncirculated 74-Coin Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAustralia’s most desirable coin, rare in any grade, we have the iconic 1930 Penny in much-better-than-usually-seen Very Fine condition! Among the finest we have offered, secure this superb example and get a FREE 1911-64 Penny Set! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe 1930 Penny was born of the Great Depression. As a result of the economic downturn, demand for new coinage in Australia fell dramatically, with the Melbourne Mint largely idle during this period. There were no threepences or sixpences struck from 1929 to 1932, for example, and there were no pennies struck in 1930 – or so it was thought. It is now accepted that perhaps 3,000 pennies were produced in 1930, in the process of testing coin dies. It is thought that these coins were stored away, and ultimately released into circulation with the 1931 or 1932 Penny issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eAs it was issued for general circulation, it is to be expected that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003ethis iconic Australian rarity is seldom seen in anything other than well-worn condition. Indeed, m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eost of the 1,500 known examples grade at Fine or lower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e The coin presented here is one of very few exceptions to the rule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-hyphenate: none; text-autospace: ideograph-other; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eobverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eportrait of King George V \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003edistinguished by six clear pearls and a partial centre diamond, this particular example of the 1930 Penny is in much-better-than-usually-seen Very Fine condition. Among the finest of the few, this coin is l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eikely to be in the top 5% of surviving examples. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003ehe opportunity to own the 1930 Penny in this outstanding state of preservation naturally emerges only very occasionally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eAs a bonus, secure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003ethis great Australian rarity in premium grade and we’ll throw in a FREE 1911-64 Penny Set! \u003c\/span\u003eAll but complete, with only three 1919\/20 Penny Dot types, 1933\/32 Penny Overdate and 1930 Penny absent, this historic Australian coin set comprises 74 different dates and mintmarks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003eClick add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49100704121140,"sku":"30446-18268","price":44500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/30446-18268.jpg?v=1777354953"},{"product_id":"peru-8-reales-1808-carlos-iii-about-uncirculated","title":"Spanish-American Charles IV Lima 1808 Silver 8 Reales about Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCirculating extensively in colonial Australia following permanent European settlement in 1788, Spain’s iconic Silver 8 Reales is always sought after – particularly when found in the eye-catching about Uncirculated quality apparent here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKnown as a Piece of Eight, and naturally associated with the Golden Age of Piracy, shipwrecks and buried treasure, the Silver 8 Reales is one of the world’s most famous coin types. The most trusted international trade coin in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Silver 8 Reales was respected and accepted worldwide – including currency-starved Australia. Such was the importance of the coin to the colonial economy, it was included in Governor Philip Gidley King’s Proclamation of 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRegulating the values of foreign coins circulating in the years after settlement, King’s Proclamation of 1800 is recognised today as Australia’s first official currency system. Listed at a value of Five Shillings, the 8 Reales was a leading coin in this historically crucial enactment. Soon after, during the governorship of Lachlan Macquarie, the Silver 8 Reales would gain further fame as the coin used to create Australia’s iconic rarity, the 1813 Holey Dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStruck in the city of Lima, in the Spanish colonial possession of Peru, the Silver 8 Reales offered here was issued in the last year of the reign of King Charles IV. More interested in sport and hunting than governing one of the world’s great empires, Charles IV reigned from 1788 – the year of European settlement of Australia – until Napoleon Bonaparte forced him from the throne in 1808. Distinguished by an excellent portrait of the Spanish monarch, the superb 1808 Silver 8 Reales we have in stock is in premium grade about Uncirculated condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSurprisingly good value considering the rich mix of history, beauty and quality, this is an opportunity that must not be missed. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49121222164788,"sku":"42176","price":995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42176-3.jpg?v=1778478466"},{"product_id":"peru-8-reales-1805-carlos-iii-about-uncirculated","title":"Spanish-American Charles IV Lima 1805 Silver 8 Reales about Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCirculating extensively in Australia after European settlement in 1788, the Spanish-American Silver 8 Reales is always highly sought after – especially when found in the stunning about Uncirculated condition seen here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKnown as a Piece of Eight, and naturally associated with the Golden Age of Piracy, shipwrecks and buried treasure, the Silver 8 Reales is one of the world’s most famous coin types. The most trusted international trade coin in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Silver 8 Reales was respected and accepted worldwide – including in colonial Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs the Silver 8 Reales circulated around the globe, it naturally found its way to the shores of Britain’s southern outpost. Starved of currency, the influx of the 8 Reales into colonial Australia was vital to the survival of the economy. Such was the importance of the coin, it was included in Governor Philip Gidley King’s Proclamation of 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn regulating the values of foreign coins circulating in the years after European settlement, King’s Proclamation of 1800 created Australia’s first currency system. Listed at a value of Five Shillings, the 8 Reales was a leading coin of this landmark enactment. Soon after, during the governorship of Lachlan Macquarie, the Silver 8 Reales would gain further fame as the coin used to create the iconic rarity, the 1813 Holey Dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Silver 8 Reales offered here was struck in the Spanish colonial outpost of Peru, in the city of Lima, under King Charles IV. More interested in sport and hunting than ruling one of the world’s great empires, Charles IV reigned from 1788 – the year of permanent European settlement of Australia – until forced from the throne by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1808. Graced with a fine portrait of the Spanish monarch, the single available Spanish-American 1805 Silver 8 Reales we have available is in impressive about Uncirculated condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA wonderful opportunity for collector or history buff alike – click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49121222197556,"sku":"42175","price":995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42175-3.jpg?v=1778478324"},{"product_id":"peru-8-reales-1779-carlos-iii-extremely-fine","title":"Spanish-American Charles III Lima 1779 Silver 8 Reales Extremely Fine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of the world’s most famous coin types – and crucial to the history of early modern Australia – we are delighted to present an exceptional example of the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century King Charles III Spanish-American Silver 8 Reales!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Spanish coin of huge importance, naturally associated with the Golden Age of Piracy, shipwrecks and buried treasure, the Silver 8 Reales was the most trusted international trade coin in the 17th and 18th centuries. Also known as a Piece of Eight, the Silver 8 Reales was respected and accepted worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs the Silver 8 Reales circulated around the globe, it naturally found its way to Britain’s southern colonial outpost. Starved of currency, the influx of the 8 Reales was vital to the survival of the colonial economy. Such was the importance of the coin, it was included in Governor Philip Gidley King’s Proclamation of 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRegulating the values of foreign coins circulating in the years after settlement, King’s Proclamation was Australia’s first currency system. The 8 Reales was a leading coin of this landmark enactment, listed at a value of Five Shillings. Soon after, during the governorship of Lachlan Macquarie, the Silver 8 Reales would gain further fame as ‘the Coin of the Holey Dollar’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk229403808\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe Silver 8 Reales offered here was struck in the Spanish colonial outpost of Peru, in the city of Lima, during the reign of the Spanish ruler, King Charles III. Ruling from 1759 until 1788 – the year of permanent European settlement of Australia – Charles III was arguably the finest European ruler of his generation. Graced with a superb portrait of the iconic Spanish monarch, the single available Spanish-American 1779 Silver 8 Reales we have available is graded Extremely Fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eClick add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49121222230324,"sku":"42174","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42174-3.jpg?v=1778478133"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/collections\/Rare_Coins.jpg?v=1707878792","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/collections\/rare-coins.oembed?page=2","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}