Victoria (1837-1901), Proof 'Gothic' Crown, [MDCCCXLVII] 1847 UNDECIMO, crowned 'Gothic' bust left, by W Wyon, rev. Crowned shields cruciform, national emblems in angles, nine strings to harp, edge lettered downwards, 28.29g, 6h (L&S 57; ESC 288; Bull 2571; Spink 3883), unfortunate stain before bodice and possibly once lightly wiped, nevertheless brilliant with a light uniform tone, extremely fine and experiencing a recent explosive rise in popularity.
Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000