Canada
Victoria Specimen 25 Cents 1872-H SP65+ PCGS, Heaton mint, KM5. An exceptional gem of this acknowledged rarity, struck in magnificent relief with full mirrored reflectivity in the fields, and delicately toned in visually appealing mauve shades that meander over both the obverse and reverse. While blemishes, as the grade suggests, are few and far between, a strike-through towards Victoria's neck truncation is worthy of mention for future pedigree identification purposes. One of the most impressive selections of the few Specimen strikes that we have encountered for this date.
Ex. Eric Beckman Collection (Heritage Auction #3041, August 2015, Lot 29073)
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Estimate: 3000-4000 USD