Lot 444
Great Britain. Pattern Sovereign, 1837. WR-299. DM-201 (same coin?). By William Wyon. Victoria, 1837-1901. "W.W." incuse; tiny roses to sides of date. Plain edge. Smaller young head left. Reverse: Crowned shield within filleted laurel wreath; rose, shamrock and thistle spray below. Edge of irregular thickness, with knife rims. The digit "3" broken at top of curve. R5, extremely rare (6 to 10 known). A lovely Proof, superb deep cameo, red iridescence. Despite the light abrasions this coin has a marvelous eye appeal. NGC graded Proof 63 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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