Lot 1316
Great Britain. Proof 2 Pounds, 1887. Victoria Jubilee Head. S-3865; Fr-391a; KM-768. 797 minted. This year celebrated the 50th anniversary of Victoria's monarchy, and merriment reigned among the upper classes in recognition. But the nation at large, while a mighty military force whose campaigns across the globe enthralled the masses back home, saw many people struggling to survive. As it is today, the British economy was a hectic one, in which money was spent quickly over and over again; relatively few pristine examples of the coinage survived such commercial use. For this reason, the Royal Mint issued special coins for collectors such as this beautifully engraved and executed specimen. An excellent memento indeed! Choice cameo Proof. PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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| Realized $2,185 |
