Great Britain: George V gold Proof Pattern 6 Pence 1924 PR66 PCGS,...

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Phenomenal Gold Pattern Sixpence of George V
The 1st of 3 Struck!

George V gold Proof Pattern 6 Pence 1924 PR66 PCGS, Royal mint, KM-PnE121, S-4024, WR-430 (R6). By Bertram MacKennal. Mintage of 3; Marked "1". A incredible offering of this hand-numbered off-metal issue in gold, remarkable not only because of its extreme rarity, but also because we had the opportunity to sell the third strike produced in our January sale earlier this year. In that description, as fitting then as now, we wrote:

There were just three strikings of this trial sixpence in gold, each with its striking number hand-etched in to the reverse...Though there were only three strikings, it is interesting to note that all three were rendered on non-uniform flans. Wilson & Rasmussen provide the weights of each of the examples: #1 weighs 2.89 grams, #2 weighs 3.05 grams, and #3 weighs 3.98 grams. This variance of weights further indicates that this was a trial striking. While the #1 weighs roughly the same as a regular issue sixpence, it is curious that the mint workers decided on the need to strike heavier examples. Nonetheless, this is a piece of the highest rarity, and, in some regards, unique.

This example, in slightly finer preservation than the last, is lightly toned with strong luster akin to a well-made business strike. It presents an unbelievable second opportunity to acquire this alluring museum-worthy type.
Ex. Pretoria Mint Collection

Metal: Gold
Mintage: 3

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