Lot 1326
Great Britain. Pattern Sixpence struck in Gold, 1887. Victoria, veiled and wearing the bejeweled "small crown"; a mature portrait of her facing three-quarters left. Reeded edge. WR-381. R5: just 6 to 10 known. ESC-1784. KM-Pn-101. This is an example in gold of the experimental Jubilee Bust engraved by L.C. Lauer, struck by J.R. Thomas for Spink & Son. The distinctive obverse, which appears on no regular gold or other issue, shows the queen's portrait surrounded by her name and titles in English, rather than the traditional Latin abbreviations. This is mated to an exquisitely rendered reverse showing a lion and unicorn on either side of the royal arms. A thistle, shamrock and rose appear in the reverse exergue along with the date in roman numerals. The design also exists in silver, brass, bronze, tin and aluminum or white metal, with variants; but this exquisite specimen is probably the finest known example struck in gold. It is the sole piece found in absolutely Gem condition, in more than 20 years of searching for examples of extraordinary British gold coins. As well as the marvelous grade, there is a splendid cameo contrast to the queen's portrait, and to the reverse motif. Purchased in our Terner One sale, reviewed and given a deserved higher grade, and now re-consigned. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,000.
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