{"title":"Slabbed Coins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"5-r50s-c-w-res-bank-star","title":"1960 £5 R50S Coombs\/Wilson Reserve Bank Star Note PCGS VF25","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792573841716,"sku":"34335","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/34335-1.jpg?v=1710801841"},{"product_id":"queen-victoria-1884m-young-head-shield-gold-half-sovereign-pcgs-ms61-uncirculated","title":"Queen Victoria 1884M Young Head Shield Gold Half Sovereign PCGS MS61 (Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eA coin for the connoisseur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eOne of the lowest mintage issues in the 1855-1931 Gold Half Sovereign Series, the 1884M Gold Half Sovereign is extremely rare in the quality apparent here. A marvellous example, this entrancing coin has been graded by leading independent 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party coin verifiers PCGS at MS61 – the equivalent of Uncirculated condition! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eAs with each Young Head Half Sovereign, the 1884M unites William Wyon’s iconic youthful portrait of Queen Victoria with the armorial magnificence of Jean Baptiste Merlen’s glorious Shield motif. An extremely low-mintage issue, production of 1884M was closed at just 48,000 coins! With a vast majority of that meagre mintage lost, melted for the gold or heavily circulated, the number of examples remaining in high grade is infinitesimal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eMissing from most collections, even in low grade, this is your chance to secure this crucial Australian colonial issue in strictly Uncirculated condition. Underpinned by excellent detail in the designs, a lovely golden lustre and a strong Melbourne Mint M Mintmark, this is undoubtedly a coin for the connoisseur. 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Unique and rare!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk166847892\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThe ONLY Australian Star Replacement Note of the $20 denomination, the 1968 $20 Phillips\/Randall Star Note is utterly unique! In addition, it is excessively rare, regardless of the condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk166847892;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eWith only 62,500 examples of the 1968 $20 Phillips\/Randall Star Note issued, it stands to reason that this crucial Australian currency issue would be rare in any condition. The rarity is exacerbated by the fact that Star Notes were created for circulation, inasmuch as each note was specifically issued to replace a note spoiled in production. Thus, a vast majority of Star Notes were heavily circulated, and ultimately withdrawn from circulation and destroyed. The 1968 $20 Phillips\/Randall Star Note is no exception to the rule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk166847892;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eUnquestionably the rarest note in the Australian decimal Star Note Series, we have a single example of the 1968 $20 Phillips\/Randall Star Note graded by PCGS at VF25. Don’t miss this landmark opportunity! 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1918P Gold Sovereign available – in magnificent Choice Uncirculated condition! \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUniting the timeless beauty of Pistrucci’s St George \u0026amp; the Dragon with the portrait of King George V by Australian artist Bertram Mackennal, all First World War sovereigns are scarce today. This is in part due to the generally low mintages, and the number melted for the gold – as well as those shipped overseas to pay off debt after WWI. Always in high demand due to the powerful link with Australia’s Baptism of Fire, WWI sovereigns are never more sought after than when found in the supreme state of preservation seen here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreating a strong bond with those who served Australia in “the war to end all wars”, the single example of the 1918P we have available has been graded by leading independent 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party verifier Numismatic Guaranty Corporation at MS64 – the equivalent of Choice Uncirculated quality. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792712450356,"sku":"32295","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/32295-1.jpg?v=1710473912"},{"product_id":"1912-2-pcgs-au55","title":"Australia George V 1926 Florin PCGS AU58","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792713564468,"sku":"32432","price":980.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/32432-1.jpg?v=1710978039"},{"product_id":"1910-2-pcgs-au53","title":"1910 Florin PCGS AU53","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792713990452,"sku":"32431","price":895.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/32431-1.jpg?v=1710978210"},{"product_id":"1912-florin-pcgs-au55","title":"1912 Florin PCGS AU55","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792714285364,"sku":"32430","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/32430-1.jpg?v=1710727438"},{"product_id":"george-v-1931p-gold-sovereign-ngc-ms64-choice-uncirculated","title":"1931 Perth George V Gold Sovereign NGC MS64 (Choice Uncirculated)","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792715792692,"sku":"32300","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/32300-3.jpg?v=1712133440"},{"product_id":"1859-sydney-mint-sovereign-type-ii-pcgs-au55","title":"1859 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type II PCGS AU55","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAn essential component of every Australian collection, the Sydney Mint Sovereign is a genuine artefact of Australia's Gold Rush – history you can hold in your hands! Desirable in any condition, we have the key date 1859 Sydney Mint Sovereign available in spellbinding, near-flawless condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe 1859 Sydney Mint Sovereign is the second lowest mintage Sydney Mint Sovereign Type II, with just 1,050,500 struck. As a vast majority have been lost or melted for the gold value in the 160+ years since issue, this iconic Australian Gold Rush coin is scarce in any condition. It is excessively rare in the upper echelons of quality, as here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eOfficially assessed and graded by leading 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party verifier Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at AU55, the rare example before you is notable for little wear to the high points, razor-sharp detail in the designs and inscriptions, and a mesmeric lustrous glow. There is no question – this is a coin with immense eye-appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSeldom seen in such an exceptional state of preservation, secure this great Australian rarity today – click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk191458135\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralia’s first sovereign – the history…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia’s key role in the history of the sovereign began following the 1850s Gold Rush. 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 Sydney that won the right to establish Australia’s first official mint, and when legislation passed through the British Parliament in August 1853, the Sydney Mint was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\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\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"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 style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"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 style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"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\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\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\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk191458135;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"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":47792716775732,"sku":"32163","price":7495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/products\/32163-1.jpg?v=1710727448"},{"product_id":"1963-shilling-pcgs-ms64-choice-uncirculated","title":"Australia Elizabeth II 1963 Shilling PCGS MS64 (Choice Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn irresistible opportunity to secure the very last Australian silver shilling date in pristine, mint state condition, we have three outstanding PCGS graded Queen Elizabeth II 1963 Shillings available. 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