THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2506 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $12,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $22,000
1826 PROOF TWO SOVEREIGNS, George IV, 1820-30. S-3799, W&R 228 (R2) 15.95g. Edge inscribed as per the five sovereign Reverse - Shield incorporating Ensigns' armorial surrounded by more restrained Baroque decoration and surmounted by the St Edwards crown. The legend, border, rim and frosting are as per the five sovereign coin. Planchet and die polishing striations in the field only, minor hairlines on the obverse, possibly has been wiped on the portrait, otherwise nearly FDC and rare.
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