THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2565 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $7,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $12,000
1839 PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3859, L&S 17, W&R 343 (S). 3.81g. Obverse -. Similar with no designers initials Reverse - By Merlen, a garnished square shield of Royal Arms crowned. With no wreath or united floral emblems. Legend reads BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID : DEF : and is flanked by decorative stops (comprising an oval surrounded by six beads to form a floret) as in the GEORGE IV obverse designs struck in coin alignment. Plain edge. Minor hairlines, brilliant cameo proof, nearly FDC and scarce.
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