Lot 1198
Great Britain. Five Pound, 1887. S.3864; Fr-390; KM-769. Victoria. Obverse Boehm's 'Jubilee head' portrait of Queen left, reverse has Pistrucci's classic St George and dragon. Beautifully struck with prooflike surfaces, this mint state specimen has all the eye appeal of a proof striking. Made in 1887 to celebrate the 50th year of the Queen's reign, the 1887 Five Pound coin is becoming almost impossible to find in top grades. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Baldwin St. James's Auction 2, Nov 5, 2005, lot 419.
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