SOUTH AFRICA. Cape of Good Hope. Pattern Penny, 1889. Victoria. PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Brown Gold Shield.
KM-X1; Hern-C9. Close colons. Hern notes that these were struck as salesman's samples and are not true proofs. Whether or not the reader agrees with Hern, this specimen has a full sharp strike, flashy mirror fields and frosted devices displaying lovely hues over smooth chocolate surfaces. Quite an attractive example with excellent eye appeal.
Accompanied by an old collector's envelope.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00