India
British India. Victoria gold Proof 10 Rupees 1870-(c) PR65★ Cameo NGC, Calcutta mint restrike, KM479, S&W-4.16. Variety with no "CM," more mature bust of Victoria, and reeded edge. Obv. Crowned bust of Queen Victoria left. Rev. Date and value in beaded circle surrounded by ornamental scrollwork. A superb Gem example of this popular restrike issue. The fields are deeply mirrored, with heavily frosted devices, yielding an attractive cameo appearance. Bright greenish-gold patina graces both obverse, and reverse, with only minute marks visible with magnification. A truly stunning example. Only one example (PR66) has been certified finer by NGC.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD