THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2654 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $800
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1887 PROOF THREEPENCE, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3931, ESC-3437, Davies 1330? (S). 1.42g. Plain Edge. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's small Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, Plain truncation. The cross above the crown has a dot on top and one short diagonal line rising from each side. Reverse - Imperial crown above numeral 3, which splits the date; near the rim are two oak branches forming a wreath tied by a ribbon at the base. Slightly concave, dark brilliant blue toning, brilliant FDC and scarce.
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Estimate $800
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