Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 14 14 Jan 2018
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British Coins, Victoria, proof crown, 1847, UNDECIMO, 'Gothic' bust l., rev. crowned, cruciform shields (S.3883; ESC.288; Bull 2571), certified and graded by PCGS as Proof 67, a stunningly beautiful and superbly preserved example of this, possibly the most beautifully designed crown minted in England since Thomas Simon's patterns
This is the most-seen variety (the edge style) of this extremely popular Victorian coin. While 8000 were struck in this year, the vast majority of those coins were bought by gentlemen to be carried as pocket pieces. The result is that nearly all of the mintage was mishandled. Many were polished over the years. Not many were actually damaged, but marks, hairlines, scrapes and even cuts are common. It is, in fact, the pristine coin that is rare, and here we have a coin which approaches perfection and is a model of what is often loosely described as 'pristine'. If you are seeking a Gothic crown that has retained its originality which glistens with mirrorlike reflectivity, and which offers splendid iridescent toning, you need look no further. This is it!
($75000-85000)
This is the most-seen variety (the edge style) of this extremely popular Victorian coin. While 8000 were struck in this year, the vast majority of those coins were bought by gentlemen to be carried as pocket pieces. The result is that nearly all of the mintage was mishandled. Many were polished over the years. Not many were actually damaged, but marks, hairlines, scrapes and even cuts are common. It is, in fact, the pristine coin that is rare, and here we have a coin which approaches perfection and is a model of what is often loosely described as 'pristine'. If you are seeking a Gothic crown that has retained its originality which glistens with mirrorlike reflectivity, and which offers splendid iridescent toning, you need look no further. This is it!
($75000-85000)