THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2633 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $25,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $55,000
1887 PROOF FIVE SOVEREIGNS, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3864, W&R 285 (Scarce) L&S 72. 39.79g. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. on truncation. Reverse Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Deep cameo proof with hairlines, nearly FDC and scarce.
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