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ANA Signature Sale 3056 3 Aug 2017
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Victoria Proof Florin 1885 PR67 PCGS, Royal mint, S-3900. Reeded edge. A fully original jewel with deeply mirrored fields that are all but flawless, and the most alluring patterns of color that immediately engage the view. The obverse depicts the Queen awash in amber iridescence, surrounded by hues of royal blue and celadon that halo the outer register. In similar fashion, but much brighter in its appearance, the reverse contains mottled lavender and royal-blue brilliance in a pattern reminiscent of an aquarelle painting. Further proving its superiority, the delivered strike has created the most perfect Proof impression, which has rendered an impeccable crispness to the details across both sides. Having sold this coin once before--seven years ago--and the void that has been left in the marketplace since in regards to allure and condition, we imagine the same sentiment is true that we spoke before: "Once sold, this coin, of extraordinary eye appeal and technical quality, could not be duplicated for twice the money."
Ex. Exeter College Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Victoria Proof Florin 1885 PR67 PCGS, Royal mint, S-3900. Reeded edge. A fully original jewel with deeply mirrored fields that are all but flawless, and the most alluring patterns of color that immediately engage the view. The obverse depicts the Queen awash in amber iridescence, surrounded by hues of royal blue and celadon that halo the outer register. In similar fashion, but much brighter in its appearance, the reverse contains mottled lavender and royal-blue brilliance in a pattern reminiscent of an aquarelle painting. Further proving its superiority, the delivered strike has created the most perfect Proof impression, which has rendered an impeccable crispness to the details across both sides. Having sold this coin once before--seven years ago--and the void that has been left in the marketplace since in regards to allure and condition, we imagine the same sentiment is true that we spoke before: "Once sold, this coin, of extraordinary eye appeal and technical quality, could not be duplicated for twice the money."
Ex. Exeter College Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD