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Auction 39 30 September 2016
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† Victoria, proof crown, 1887, 'Jubilee' bust l., rev. St. George and the dragon (S.3921; Bull 2586), certified and graded by NGC as Proof 66, a superb gem proof, beautifully toned in shades of pink encircled by bluish-green borders on both sides
Only 1084 pieces struck, a rare coin and very difficult to find in top grades.
This coin is difficult to photograph accurately as the mirrors are so reflective. To see it in hand is to desire it. As one measure of its appeal, this coin was part of a special group of coins sold by Stacks in 1985 as part of their 50th Anniversary Sale. It was also part of the Peak Collection, a collection of elite coins sold by UBS in 2008. After leaving the Mint as part of Victoria's 1887 proof sets, most of the crowns were abused in one form or another through the years by overzealous collectors desirous of keeping their treasure 'shiny'. In addition, many of the public found the Jubilee design to be ludicrous for it featured Victoria wearing a little crown perched on her head like a pill-box. However, this coin obviously was appreciated and cared for, and it is a gorgeous example with superb surfaces, strike and colour.
In over 25 years, PCGS and NGC combined have graded only 11 proof 1887 crowns PR66. At this rarified level, coins are mostly distinguished by eye appeal, and this coin is one of the most attractive proof coins you will ever find! A similarly toned specimen, graded only PR65 with spots, sold for $9000 as part of a Heritage sale in August 2014.
You will not easily find another as nice if you miss your chance here. (£7500-8500)
Only 1084 pieces struck, a rare coin and very difficult to find in top grades.
This coin is difficult to photograph accurately as the mirrors are so reflective. To see it in hand is to desire it. As one measure of its appeal, this coin was part of a special group of coins sold by Stacks in 1985 as part of their 50th Anniversary Sale. It was also part of the Peak Collection, a collection of elite coins sold by UBS in 2008. After leaving the Mint as part of Victoria's 1887 proof sets, most of the crowns were abused in one form or another through the years by overzealous collectors desirous of keeping their treasure 'shiny'. In addition, many of the public found the Jubilee design to be ludicrous for it featured Victoria wearing a little crown perched on her head like a pill-box. However, this coin obviously was appreciated and cared for, and it is a gorgeous example with superb surfaces, strike and colour.
In over 25 years, PCGS and NGC combined have graded only 11 proof 1887 crowns PR66. At this rarified level, coins are mostly distinguished by eye appeal, and this coin is one of the most attractive proof coins you will ever find! A similarly toned specimen, graded only PR65 with spots, sold for $9000 as part of a Heritage sale in August 2014.
You will not easily find another as nice if you miss your chance here. (£7500-8500)