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AUSTRALIAN COINS : PORT PHILLIP COINS
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5956
Kangaroo Office Port Phillip 1853 ¼oz struck forgery in gold. UNC. Forgery with plain edge in unfinished state, the surfaces of the coin have not been polished, probably the only way you will ever own this coin. Good gap filler/reference item. Ex Status auction 239. (P)
 AVAILABLE at A$1000
5957
Kangaroo Office Port Phillip 1853 ½oz struck forgery in gold. UNC. Originally from an old-time Sydney coll'n, this example is ex Auction 239 where it realised $4,250 plus comm. A production of the infamous forger David Gee. Only 6 examples struck by him. Excellent reference item, the only way most people will ever own one of these coins. (P)
 AVAILABLE at A$3000
5958
Kangaroo Office Port Phillip 1853 Gold 2oz. This example ex collection of the infamous forger David Gee is struck in 24ct gold. (ex Status auction 217). One of only 6 examples struck by him!!! Only 3 genuine examples recorded, 2 of which are in museums. A similar Port Phillip 1oz sold in our auction 209. It was subsequently offered for auction interstate, estimated $12,000 - $14,000 (and sold). (P)
 AVAILABLE at A$5000
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