THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2508 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $15,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $28,000
1826 PROOF ONE SOVEREIGN - LEGEND VARIETY, George IV, 1820-30. S-3801 W&R 237-not listed (R?) 7.98g. Obverse- missing left serif to R in GEORGIUS 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 5 and 2 sovereign coins. A gem original proof attractive orange yellow without any noticeable contact marks, FDC and extremely rare.
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