Group of coins and medals presented to Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, economist. Ten (10) pieces. UNC or Proof.

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Lot: 727. Estimated: $ 750

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Group of coins and medals presented to Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, economist. Ten (10) pieces. Include: Denmark. Frederik IX. AR 5 Kroner. Commemorating the Marriage to Constantine of Greece. Dated 18 November 1964 // Finland & Norway. Æ Medal. Centennial of the Nordic United Bank. Dated 1862 and 1962 // Southern Rhodesia. Elizabeth II. Proof AR Crown. Commemorating the Centennial of Cecil John Rhodes. Dated 1953. KM 27. In original case. With letter to Sir. Leith-Ross from the Southern Rhodesia Currency Board // Rhodesia & Nyasaland. Elizabeth II. Silver Proof Set. Dated 1955. Half Penny to Crown. KM PS1. In original blue case. Seven (7) coins. UNC or Proof. Ten (10) coins and medals in lot. The Rhodesia & Nyasaland an extremely rare set in silver, with only 10 struck. An important group.

Sir Frederick William Leith-Ross was a Scottish economist who served as chief adviser to the U.K. government from 1932 to 1945. He was involved in the various negotiations with Nazi Germany in the lead up to World War II and, in 1935, he represented the U.K. on a mission to China to lobby for a currency reform. He was also instrumental in the development of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration during and after the war.

Closing Date and Time: 11 September 2024 at 14:02:00 ET.

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