Edward VII (1901-1910), Matt Proof gold Five Pounds, 1902, Coronation year, bare head right, De S. below truncation for engraver George W De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:, rev. St George slaying the dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, tiny B.P. in exergue for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, weight 39.95g (WR 404; S 3966). Once polished, a few hairline marks, small patch of scratches in front of horse legs in reverse field, otherwise extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex A H Baldwin and Sons Ltd, early 2006.
Calendar year mintage of 8,066.
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