Lot 2315
Great Britain. Proof 'Gothic' Crown, 1847. S.3883; ESC-288; Dav-106; KM-744. Victoria. Obverse; Crowned portrait of queen left by William Wyon, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR. REG:F;D: in detailed Gothic script. Reverse; Inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields with (rose, thistle, shamrock and rose) emblems in angles within tressure of arcs, TUEATUR UNITA DEUS ANNO DOM MDCCCXLVII, garter star in centre. Edge reads DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI UNDECIMO in small Gothic letters, rose and crown stops. An exquisitely ornate item, and traditionally, Britain's most beautiful silver coin. This piece is virtually flawless and mint state. Toned in shades of golden green and pastel grey blue with beautiful Proof fields. NGC graded Proof 64. Estimate Value $5,000 - 6,000
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