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Victoria silver-plated copper Pattern Crown 1887 Proof Details (Reverse Scratched) NGC, by J. Rochelle Thomas for Spink & Son, ESC-2681 var, L&S-79 var. Unlisted in major references in silver-plated copper, this enigmatic issue is struck with a die/collar combination only found in the specific silver issues listed above; that is, with J.R.T. in Victoria's truncation, no "Spink & Son" on the reverse beneath the date, and a plain edge. The silver is moderately toned and the surfaces generally well-preserved. although there is some copper visible along the rims and an unusual surface flaw running horizontally across the obverse nearly rim-to-rim. It appears as a scratch at first glance but closer inspection shows it to be an "as made" flaw. The scratch referred to by NGC is on the reverse behind the Unicorn's rear leg. A very unusual variety and worthy of close inspection by a specialist in British patterns.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD
Victoria silver-plated copper Pattern Crown 1887 Proof Details (Reverse Scratched) NGC, by J. Rochelle Thomas for Spink & Son, ESC-2681 var, L&S-79 var. Unlisted in major references in silver-plated copper, this enigmatic issue is struck with a die/collar combination only found in the specific silver issues listed above; that is, with J.R.T. in Victoria's truncation, no "Spink & Son" on the reverse beneath the date, and a plain edge. The silver is moderately toned and the surfaces generally well-preserved. although there is some copper visible along the rims and an unusual surface flaw running horizontally across the obverse nearly rim-to-rim. It appears as a scratch at first glance but closer inspection shows it to be an "as made" flaw. The scratch referred to by NGC is on the reverse behind the Unicorn's rear leg. A very unusual variety and worthy of close inspection by a specialist in British patterns.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD