Lot 469
Great Britain. Proof Crown, 1893. S-3937; KM-783; Dav-108. Victoria, 1837-1901. Old Head coinage. LVI edge. Veiled bust left, wearing low crown. Reverse: St George and the Dragon; date below. Mintage of only 1,329 pieces. Superb strike, with softly satin devices on bright mirror fields. Lovingly cared for and virtually mark free, thus a Superb Gem Proof, with very lovely, light silvery blue iridescence, intermixed with a rich rainbow of colors of many hues! The delicate toning creates a subtle coiner's masterpiece. One of the finest seen in many years. Scarce. NGC graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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| Realized $5,750 |
