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This specimen was part of lot 30610 in Heritage sale 3040 (Chicago, April 2015), which sold for $1,938.75. The catalog description^[1] noted, "George VI 8 Coin Certified Proof Set 1944, KM-PS16. Mintage: 150 sets. All coins certified by NGC as follows: Farthing, PR65 Brown, 1/2 Penny, PR64 Brown, Penny, PR65 Brown, 3 Pence, PR64, 6 Pence, PR66, Shilling, PR63, 2 Shillings, PR65, 2.5 Shillings, PR64. A most attractive Proof set, featuring three bronze coins that display glossy, chestnut-brown color and impeccably struck design elements. The remaining silver denominations all present frosty, mirrored fields with a dramatic amount of iridescent rainbow tone throughout. A superb, matching set, with incredible eye appeal. Scarce in these select designations and highly-collectible as such."