THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2602 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $2,000
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1853 PROOF SIXPENCE, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3908, ESC-3190, Davies-1050. (R2) 2.82g. Straight-grained edge. Obverse -second young head (no W.W.). Reverse - Merlen design with the words SIX PENCE under St Edwards crown and surrounded by two branches forming a wreath of oak and laurel tied by a ribbon with the date below. Slightly brushed on obverse, otherwise nearly FDC and very rare.
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Estimate $2,000
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