George VI (1936-52), proof set, 1939, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny, Farthing (8 coins), uncased (H.P15; KM.PS14), impaired, dull with some spots and staining, otherwise extremely fine or better, extremely rare - only 30 sets issued (8)

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George VI (1936-52), proof set, 1939, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny, Farthing (8 coins), uncased (H.P15; KM.PS14), impaired, dull with some spots and staining, otherwise extremely fine or better, extremely rare - only 30 sets issued (8)

Lot Essay

"Probably the most underrated set in the South African series. Both the 1/- and the 6d are only available in the proof set ..seldom is a set offered for sale.." Hern, B., Hern's Handbook on South African Coins, 1991