Lot 1333
Great Britain. ½ Sovereign, 1893. Victoria Old Head. S-3878; Fr-397a; KM-784. Mintage: 773 pieces. While this coin, from the Proof set of this year, catalogues in the standard reference for a mere 450 Pounds in "FDC," virtually all the pieces seen on the market are both marked up and extensively hairlined. The marks occur when the Proofs knock into each other over many years, while in the traditional deluxe plush cases, which while handsome supply very little protection to the coins. Unfortunately, most of the 773 Proofs struck back in 1893 have also been cleaned, with resulting hairlines. This marvelous example possesses an appealing, frosted cameo contrast together with undisturbed, glittering mirror fields. Purchased in 1981. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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| Realized $1,725 |
