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Lot 2624    SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY)    THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS

Estimate $5,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $6,500

1887 PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3869, W&R 362 (Scarce). 4.03g. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. on truncation. Reverse - J.B.Merlen's crowned garnished shield, the base of garnish splits the date, Detail on the inner shield and crown are more delicate than the later proof, with the crown exhibiting two smaller fleurs de lis. Deep cameo, FDC and scarce.

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