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LIBYA: Idris I, 1951-1969, Proof Set, 1952, KM-PS1, complete set, all graded by NGC

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LIBYA: Idris I, 1951-1969, Proof Set, 1952, KM-PS1, complete set, all graded by NGC
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LIBYA: Idris I, 1951-1969, Proof Set, 1952, KM-PS1, complete set, all graded by NGC, comprising 1 millieme (KM-1, graded PR65), 2 milliemes (KM-2, graded PR65 RB), 5 milliemes (KM-3, graded PR66 RB), 1 piastre (KM-4, graded PR66), and 2 piastres (KM-5, graded PR66), beautiful set in the finest grades, one of only 32 sets that were produced by the Royal Mint for Libya, Proof Set of 5 pieces, RR

ex Melbourne Mint Museum

PROVENANCE
* Acquired directly from the London Royal Mint in 1952.
* Thereafter deaccessioned and sold unslabbed Noble Australia Auction 91 lot 2271 2009.
* ex Dix Noonan Webb Auction 128 Lot 409 2015/02 where it hammered for 2000 pounds ($3050 at the time).
* ex Stephen Album Auction 24, Lot 2242

Possibly the finest set in existence!