THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2621 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $30,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $65,000
1887 PROOF FIVE SOVEREIGNS, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3864, W&R 285 (Scarce) L&S 72. 39.84g. Reverse Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Three strands to the base of the horses tail, unbroken lower streamer to helmet. Deep cameo proof with minimal hairlines, virtually FDC and scarce.
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