THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2566 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $60,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $85,000
1839 PROOF CROWN, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3882, ESC-2560, L&S 38, Davies - 430. (R) 28.22g. Obverse -. W.WYON R.A. on truncation with date below Reverse - Similar to sovereign struck in coin alignment. Plain edge. Gem deep cameo proof with grey and iridescent toning, very rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
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Estimate $60,000
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