Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Gothic crown. 28.29 gm. 39 mm. A proof only issue, 8000 struck. (1847) mdcccxlvii, undecimo, cinquefoil stops. Her crowned bust left, with richly embroidered bodice; Victoria dei gratia - britanniar• reg: f: d• / Crowned cruciform arms; star of the Garter in the center; tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii. S. 3883. ESC 2571 (288) (S). MCE 1158. Good Extremely Fine; handling marks, no evidence of actual circulation; even light gray toning with much evidence of its original iridescence; attractive in hand and the marks are not noticeable until one looks more closely under magnification; a pleasing example with no major distractions.

The Frank Robinson Collection.

This was a popular coin at the time of issue, and examples were widely saved and often handled by owners who had little experience with such high quality production issues.