THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2658 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $1,500
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SOLD $1,400
1887 PROOF FLORIN, Victoria, 1837-1901. 1887, S-3925, ESC-2954, Davies 810? (R). 11.26g. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. on truncation. Reverse - Crowned cruciform shields Garter star in the centre four sceptres featuring symbols for the three kingdoms, i.e. England (sceptre with a cross), Ireland (harp) and Scotland (thistle). Brilliant iridescent toning, FDC and rare.
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