Victoria, five pounds, 1839, 'Una & the Lion', plain edge, young head l., rev. the queen crowned holding orb and sceptre, wearing a long flowing gown, guiding a lion behind her, date below in Roman numerals, DIRIGE in the legend translating as 'May God direct my steps' (S.3851; W&R.280), a choice specimen showing very light handling and faint hairlines, a couple of spots of toning on reverse, in all practically as struck and seldom offered for sale, extremely rare with this edge
£70,000-80,000
A Bonomi Pattern Crown, Number 1