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Victoria gold Proof Sovereign 1891 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS cf. KM767 (unlisted in Proof), S-3866C, W&R-337 (R7; this coin). Reeded edge. Long tail variety. By Joachim E. Boehm. An incredibly elusive Proof that heralded the introduction of the long tail reverse design on Victoria's jubilee coinage. While the 1891 saw a standard mintage of well over 5 million more pieces struck than the famed 1887 that inaugurated the series, the Proof from this date represents a significant rarity that is not even touched upon by its predecessor--whereas we know that 797 Proofs were produced in 1887 (for Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Proof Set), Wilson and Rasmussen's R7 rating suggests only 1-2 known for 1891, with the other specimen likely stemming from the Douglas-Morris collection (struck from the same dies). Altogether missing from Montagu, Murdoch, and Nobleman, this is the first time an example has become available in over 8 years. Effortlessly gem and profusely die polished, it is eye candy at its finest.
Ex. Bentley Collection (Baldwin's Auction 73, May 2012, Lot 330); Purchased from Randy Weir (December 1995)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-victoria-gold-proof-sovereign-1891-pr65-deep-cameo-pcgs/a/3088-33193.s?type=CoinArchives3088
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Estimate: 12000-15000 USD
Victoria gold Proof Sovereign 1891 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS cf. KM767 (unlisted in Proof), S-3866C, W&R-337 (R7; this coin). Reeded edge. Long tail variety. By Joachim E. Boehm. An incredibly elusive Proof that heralded the introduction of the long tail reverse design on Victoria's jubilee coinage. While the 1891 saw a standard mintage of well over 5 million more pieces struck than the famed 1887 that inaugurated the series, the Proof from this date represents a significant rarity that is not even touched upon by its predecessor--whereas we know that 797 Proofs were produced in 1887 (for Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Proof Set), Wilson and Rasmussen's R7 rating suggests only 1-2 known for 1891, with the other specimen likely stemming from the Douglas-Morris collection (struck from the same dies). Altogether missing from Montagu, Murdoch, and Nobleman, this is the first time an example has become available in over 8 years. Effortlessly gem and profusely die polished, it is eye candy at its finest.
Ex. Bentley Collection (Baldwin's Auction 73, May 2012, Lot 330); Purchased from Randy Weir (December 1995)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-victoria-gold-proof-sovereign-1891-pr65-deep-cameo-pcgs/a/3088-33193.s?type=CoinArchives3088
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 12000-15000 USD