Lot 445
Great Britain. Pattern Sovereign, 1838. WR-300. DM-202 (same coin?). By William Wyon. Victoria, 1837-1901. Plain edge. Large young head left. Reverse: Crowned shield within filleted laurel wreath; rose, shamrock and thistle spray below. Same as normal dies but for an extra curl of hair before Victoria's ear. "W.W." raised on truncation. Digit "3" broken at bottom of curve: the entire date appears larger than on DM-201. Dies inverted. R4, very rare (11 to 20 known), a choice specimen with lovely red iridescence. NGC graded Proof 63 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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