Great Britain Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2974 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH) Great Britain Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $1,200
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SOLD $2,000
ELIZABETH II, crown, 1953, proof "V.I.P." 5 shillings (crown), S-4136. ESC- 4333. L&S-3, Davies 2280. Incuse lettered edge *FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU. 28.01g. CuNi V.I.P. issue. R3; this VIP issue is distinguishable from proof coins by the extra polishing treatments applied to both the flan and acid-etched dies and extra care in striking resulting in a deeper frosted cameo appearance with mirrored fields. Deep cameo, FDC and very rare.
Ex Verene Collection.
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