Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 7 21 Sep 2022
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PF65+ MATTE | Edward VII (1901-10), matt proof silver Crown, 1902, Coronation issue, bare head right, DeS below truncation for engraver George William De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII DEI: GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:, rev. St. George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. initials to upper right for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, edge inscribed in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI II , weight 28.37g (Bull 3562; ESC 362; L&S 2; Davies 1530; S.3979). A superb example almost as struck with strong matte proof brilliance and excellent eye appeal, unusual for this type, graded by NGC as PF65+ MATTE.
NGC Certification 2880606-001.
Calendar Year Mintage 15,000.
The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Edward the Seventh by the grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India", and on the edge as "An ornament and safeguard in the second year of Reign".
Estimate: £1,500-2,000
NGC Certification 2880606-001.
Calendar Year Mintage 15,000.
The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Edward the Seventh by the grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India", and on the edge as "An ornament and safeguard in the second year of Reign".
Estimate: £1,500-2,000