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Auction 32 19 May 2015
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Victoria, pattern sovereign, 1887, milled edge, young head l., rev. St. George and the dragon (W&R.332 [R5]; Douglas-Morris 218), a bold proof impression with mirrored fields, the reverse superb while the obverse shows a few faint handling marks, extremely rare
*ex Grant Collection of English Milled Coins, Spink Auction 107, 22 November 1994, lot 434
ex Bentley Collection, Baldwin's Auctions, 8 May 2012, lot 320, realised £26,400 inc. b.p.
This die-combination, featuring the Young Head portrait, only exists as a pattern, or proof, and quite likely came into existence as a sample of what the Jubilee coinage might have looked like had the J.E. Boehm portrait not been accepted for the Jubilee celebration. However, as other denominations of this year also show this portrait, it may be considered to be a Proof of Record, or record proof, struck before the Boehm portrait was adopted. However you view it, this is an elusive coin blessed with exceptional eye-appeal.
Estimate: £18,000-20,000
*ex Grant Collection of English Milled Coins, Spink Auction 107, 22 November 1994, lot 434
ex Bentley Collection, Baldwin's Auctions, 8 May 2012, lot 320, realised £26,400 inc. b.p.
This die-combination, featuring the Young Head portrait, only exists as a pattern, or proof, and quite likely came into existence as a sample of what the Jubilee coinage might have looked like had the J.E. Boehm portrait not been accepted for the Jubilee celebration. However, as other denominations of this year also show this portrait, it may be considered to be a Proof of Record, or record proof, struck before the Boehm portrait was adopted. However you view it, this is an elusive coin blessed with exceptional eye-appeal.
Estimate: £18,000-20,000