THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2569 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $3,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $2,400
1839 PROOF SHILLING, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3903, ESC-2977, Davies-852. (S) 5.63g. Obverse - second young head - chignon ends in tight curl; -W.W. in relief on truncation. Reverse - Merlen design with the words ONE SHILLING under St Edwards crown and surrounded by two branches forming a wreath of oak and laurel tied by a ribbon with the date below.struck in coin alignment. Plain edege. Attractive blue grey brilliance, FDC and scarce.
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