THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2572 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $4,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $3,800
1839 PROOF SHILLING, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3904, ESC-2981, Davies-853. (R) 5.61g. Obverse - second head; - W.W. is absent from the 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 en Medaille. Plain edge. Beautifully toned gem proof, FDC and rare.
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