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Victoria gold Proof 5 Pounds 1893 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM787, S-3872. An immense offering, a pristine Proof of this ever-popular gold denomination in an elite level of certification. 1893 heralded the introduction of Thomas Brock's 'Widow Head' depiction of the now 74-year-old Queen, the replacement for her previous Jubilee portrait. Where before Victoria was represented with her crown perched atop her head in a manner which she reportedly despised, Brock's new engraving shows her wearing her delicate diamond and sapphire coronet underneath the veil she adopted in mourning for her late husband Prince Albert. This portrait was Victoria's last, in use until her death in 1901. Of the original 773 of these Proofs produced, 154 have been graded by either NGC or PCGS, and of these only 14 have been graded higher than the present specimen, implying that PR64 is essentially the quality ceiling for this coveted type. What's more, not all of those 14 achieved the lofty "Ultra Cameo" designation superbly represented on this specimen. This specimen's rich aged-gold color immediately catches the viewer's eye; further examination reveals the thick unbroken frosting to the crisp devices, the deep reflective mirror fields with barely any distracting hairlines. This scarcely contested piece would be extremely difficult to upgrade upon and is certain to find its new home amongst other premium quality English proofs.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 30000-50000 USD
Victoria gold Proof 5 Pounds 1893 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM787, S-3872. An immense offering, a pristine Proof of this ever-popular gold denomination in an elite level of certification. 1893 heralded the introduction of Thomas Brock's 'Widow Head' depiction of the now 74-year-old Queen, the replacement for her previous Jubilee portrait. Where before Victoria was represented with her crown perched atop her head in a manner which she reportedly despised, Brock's new engraving shows her wearing her delicate diamond and sapphire coronet underneath the veil she adopted in mourning for her late husband Prince Albert. This portrait was Victoria's last, in use until her death in 1901. Of the original 773 of these Proofs produced, 154 have been graded by either NGC or PCGS, and of these only 14 have been graded higher than the present specimen, implying that PR64 is essentially the quality ceiling for this coveted type. What's more, not all of those 14 achieved the lofty "Ultra Cameo" designation superbly represented on this specimen. This specimen's rich aged-gold color immediately catches the viewer's eye; further examination reveals the thick unbroken frosting to the crisp devices, the deep reflective mirror fields with barely any distracting hairlines. This scarcely contested piece would be extremely difficult to upgrade upon and is certain to find its new home amongst other premium quality English proofs.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 30000-50000 USD