Victoria, proof maundy set, 1839, young head l., rev. crowned mark of value within wreath (S.3916; ESC.3482/2449), as issued in the proof set, attractively toned, all certified and graded by NGC, the fourpence as Proof 66 Cameo, the threepence as Proof 64+ Cameo, the twopence as Proof 65 Cameo, and the penny as Proof 64 (4)
The fourpence the highest grade awarded by NGC.
This is the Maundy set 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.
(800-1200 GBP)