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Victoria Proof "Gothic" Florin 1867 PR66 NGC, ESC-831 (R5). Reeded edge. Victoria's 'Gothic' coinage, executed by William Wyon and represented solely in Florins and Crowns, is said to be the most beautiful series of British coins ever produced - and the present specimen does little to refute that claim. Enigmatically depicting the date in Roman numerals, an element not seen since the coinage of Edward VI in the mid-16th century, this transitional proof rarity is the first of its type to feature 'BRITT' within its obverse legend as oppose to the previously-seen 'BRIT'. The surfaces are phenomenal; appearing at first dove-gray as is common amongst Victorian proofs, closer inspection reveals much subdued reflectivity within the fields, accented by electric steel-blue highlights blended with deep magentas and reds. An indisputably beautiful Gem Proof issue of an immensely coveted type, superb in all regards.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7500-9500 USD
Victoria Proof "Gothic" Florin 1867 PR66 NGC, ESC-831 (R5). Reeded edge. Victoria's 'Gothic' coinage, executed by William Wyon and represented solely in Florins and Crowns, is said to be the most beautiful series of British coins ever produced - and the present specimen does little to refute that claim. Enigmatically depicting the date in Roman numerals, an element not seen since the coinage of Edward VI in the mid-16th century, this transitional proof rarity is the first of its type to feature 'BRITT' within its obverse legend as oppose to the previously-seen 'BRIT'. The surfaces are phenomenal; appearing at first dove-gray as is common amongst Victorian proofs, closer inspection reveals much subdued reflectivity within the fields, accented by electric steel-blue highlights blended with deep magentas and reds. An indisputably beautiful Gem Proof issue of an immensely coveted type, superb in all regards.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7500-9500 USD