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PF62 | Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1847, plain edge, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, small ww incuse on truncation, trefoil and arc border, legend in lower case Gothic lettering both sides, victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d., rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, w incuse on inner border either side of top crown, date in roman numerals in lower right of legend which commences in upper left quarter, tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii, edge plain (Bull 2571; Davies 472; L&S 57; ESC 288; S.3883). An outstanding example graded by NGC as PF62, highly appealing purple toning with strong subdued proof brilliance, a pleasing example of perhaps the most sought-after coin in the British Crown series.

NGC Certification 6320487-001.

The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith", and on the reverse as "May God Protect this Union, in the year of our Lord 1847".

Designed by the revered Royal Academy engraver William Wyon (1795-1851), Gothic Crowns have long been considered by many as the most impressive British coin ever produced, and have fast become one of the most sought-after coins in the world. The 1847 proof Gothic Crowns with lettered edges were limited to a mintage of only 8,000 pieces, with even fewer being minted with a plain edge.
Estimate: £18,000-20,000