WORLD COINS, GREAT BRITAIN, Victoria, (1837-1901). Gold Proof Sovereign, 1853. (S 3852D; Fr 387f; KM 736.1; WR 305 (Rarity-3)Reeded Edge). Extremely rare. NGC graded Proof 61 Cameo.
The Proofs of 1853 are all very rare, and all can be traced to the special sets made up this year, evidently for or on behalf of the royal family. This is a pleasing example, minor handling marks, with a lovely cameo to the portrait.
Estimate: $ 2,000