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Edward VII (1901-10), Matte 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 (WR 404; S 3966). Toned has been slabbed and graded by NGC as PF63 Matte. Estimated Value $3,500
NGC Certification 5880635-005. Mintage 8,066. At the time of writing we note that there have been 432 examples graded across both services of which of which only 17 examples are graded finer meaning this piece is within the top 5% of the population. The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
NGC Certification 5880635-005. Mintage 8,066. At the time of writing we note that there have been 432 examples graded across both services of which of which only 17 examples are graded finer meaning this piece is within the top 5% of the population. The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."