Lot 1343
Great Britain. Specimen 2 Pounds, 1902. Edward VII. S-3967 for type, however this is a most unusual coin which appears to be struck from Roman Finish Proof dies, as the surfaces are not at all like the Matte Proofs nor exactly like the satiny luster on normal currency pieces. Some swirling raised-die work may be seen, and the rims are different, bevelled rather than rounded or squared. The cataloguer has not seen the coin listed as WR-405 in the Wilson & Rasmussen gold book (given a rarity rating of R7), but this appears to be an example of that variety, described as having "incomplete matt surface which is more grainy than the regular issue." Whatever it in fact is, it's highly unusual, very distinctive, and particularly nice. Wonderful light gold color! Superb Choice Specimen Proof. PCGS graded Specimen 64.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $2,300 |
