THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2622 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $10,000
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SOLD $18,000
1887 PROOF TWO SOVEREIGNS, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3865, W&R 290 (Scarce). 15.98g. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. had B partly off truncation. Base of veil has less elaborate ornamentation. Reverse Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Deeo cameo proof, FDC and scarce.
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