THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2643 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $2,000
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SOLD $1,200
1887 PROOF SIXPENCE, Victoria, 1837-1901. 1887, S-3928, ESC-3269, Davies 1150 (ER). 2.82g. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's small Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. below truncation. It has a flat, broad rim, the upward stroke of R letters, have serifs only on the left side. Reverse - Square topped crowned shield within the garter, the crown breaks through the garter. The crown is unfilled, and no dot is present under the date Deeply toned brilliance with iridescent reverse, FDC and extremely rare.
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