Elizabeth II, satin finish specimen sovereign, 1958, coarser graining on edge, laur. head r., rev. St. George and the dragon (S.4125), with case of issue and certificate, certified and graded by NGC as Specimen 65+
*ex A. H. Baldwin & Sons list, July 2016. Sold with a printed copy of the original listing.
The original listing stated 'better definition and a far superior finish to a currency piece, and a lightly striated satin finish to the surfaces, extremely rare'.
Discovered as part of A. H. Baldwin & Sons holdings, they were purchased as special striking from the Master of the Mint in their respective years and were offered for sale for the first time in this list in July 2016.
Rarity R5.
(8000-12000 GBP)