Iraq, Faisal I, Proof set, 1349h/1931, comprising 50, 20, 10, 4, 2 and 1 Fils, first two edges grained, others edges plain, all 12h (KM. 95-100; cf. Spink Australia 25, 1106; cf. St James 30, 287) [6]. Brilliant mint state, some coins lightly toned, extremely rare £10,000-15,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Group of 20th Century Royal Mint Proof-Record Coins, ex Melbourne Mint Museum.

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Provenance: Despatched from London to Melbourne, 18 February 1932; Noble Numismatics Auction 91 (Melbourne), 21-3 July 2009, lot 2205.

Slabbed in NGC holders, graded PF 66, PF 66, PF 65, PF 65, PF 66RB and PF 66 RB respectively. Four of these sets were sent from London to Melbourne, the others for onward distribution to institutions in Australasia