THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS

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Lot 2652    SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY)    THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS

Estimate $800
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $750

1887 PROOF SHILLING, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3925, ESC-3138, Davies 982 (R). 5.68g. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's small Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. on truncation. Reverse - Square topped crowned shield within the garter, the crown breaks through the garter. The loop on the Q in QUI (garter inscription) has a curved, looped tail. Die break present through date. Except for the obverse fields, a beautifully toned brilliant proof, FDC and rare.

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