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CCE Signature Sale 3054 7-8 April 2017
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Victoria Proof Gothic Crown 1847 PR61 NGC, Royal mint, KM744, S-3883, UNDECIMO edge with standard "Gothic" design. Obv. An elegant crowned Gothic portrait of young Queen Victoria facing left. Rev. Crowned cruciform shields with floral designs in the angles and date in Roman numerals. The strike is bold, with silvery-gray, blue, and gold patina. The obverse has mottled coloring, while the reverse is evenly toned. Rim bumps are noted on both sides and these seem to define the grade Proof 61. A very popular issue in all grades, it is easy to understand why this incredible design is thought of as one of the world's most beautiful coins.
Estimate: 4500-5500 USD
Victoria Proof Gothic Crown 1847 PR61 NGC, Royal mint, KM744, S-3883, UNDECIMO edge with standard "Gothic" design. Obv. An elegant crowned Gothic portrait of young Queen Victoria facing left. Rev. Crowned cruciform shields with floral designs in the angles and date in Roman numerals. The strike is bold, with silvery-gray, blue, and gold patina. The obverse has mottled coloring, while the reverse is evenly toned. Rim bumps are noted on both sides and these seem to define the grade Proof 61. A very popular issue in all grades, it is easy to understand why this incredible design is thought of as one of the world's most beautiful coins.
Estimate: 4500-5500 USD