THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS

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Lot 2665    SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY)    THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS

Estimate $3,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $3,800

1887 PROOF DOUBLE FLORIN (FOUR SHILLINGS) - RARE TOP OF CROWN TO GAP VARIETY, Victoria, 1837-1901. 1887, S-3922, ESC-2696, L&S 97, Davies 540 (R). Encapsulated by PCGS as PR66 CAM. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. on truncation. Rare obverse variety where the cross on top of the crown points to a gap in the rim denticles. Reverse - Roman I in date; 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). Attractive grey brown toning, brilliant FDC and rare.

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