Victoria, proof sixpence, 1839, plain edge, young head l., rev. crowned value within wreath (S.3908; Bull 3171; ESC.1685), certified and graded by NGC as Proof 66 ٭ Cameo
The highest grade awarded by NGC.
This is the sixpence from a 1839 proof set which is offered across this auction. The half sovereign (lot 16), shilling (lot 29), sixpence (lot 31), groat (lot 32), Maundy set (lot 34), penny (lot 38), halfpenny (lot 40) and farthing (lot 43) are offered within this sale, while the sovereign, crown and halfcrown were sold in Baldwin's of St. James's auction 27 in New York for $23,000, $65,000 and $19,500 respectively.
(1500-2000 GBP)