HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. Proof AV Sovereign (21mm, 7.99 g, 12h). Young Head coinage. London mint. Dated 1871. Head left, with hair tied in fillet. No die numbers / St. George on horseback rearing right, holding reins and sword and slaying dragon to lower right; large BP to right of exergue. Edge: plain. Bentley –; W&R 316; Marsh p. 129 Note; MCE 532; cf. SCBC 3835B. In NGC encapsulation 4745877-006, graded PF 65+ Cameo. A beautiful and rare pattern in superb condition.
From the G.W.K. Roberts Collection, purchased from Seaby, August 1972.