THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2779 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $2,000
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SOLD $2,000
1937 VIP CROWN, George VI, 1936-1952. Proof "V.I.P." 5 Shillings (Crown) 1937, S-4079. ESC- 4022, L&S-5, Davies 2010. Straight-grained edge. 28.14g 500 fine Ag (quaternary alloy) V.I.P. issue. R5. Obverse: by T.H. Paget (initials under truncation) Effigy of G.VI facing left. The legend reads GEORGIVS VI D:G BR : OMN : REX. Reverse: by G. K. Gray (initials between hind legs of lion and unicorn supporters) Crowned shield of arms above a scroll reading DIEU ET MON DROIT. Legend above arms reads FID: DEF: : IND IMP and below CROWN : 1937. This VIP issue is distinguishable from proof coins by the extra frosted cameo appearance, particularly on the reverse and maybe struck in fine silver. Ultra cameo, FDC and extremely rare.
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