THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2666 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $3,000
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SOLD $2,800
1887 PROOF DOUBLE FLORIN (FOUR SHILLINGS) RARE CLOSE 7 IN DATE VARIETY, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3923, ESC-2698, L&S 98, Davies 541 (R). Encapsulated PCGS as PR66 CAM. Obverse - Joachim E. Boehm's Jubilee bust with small crown and veil, J.E.B. on truncation. Reverse - Arabic 1 in date; close 7 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). Golden grey brown toned brilliance, gem FDC and rare.
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