Lot 2313
Great Britain. 'Young Head' Crown, 1845. S.3882; ESC-282; Dav-105; KM-741. Victoria. Obverse; Bust of queen left by Wyon. VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. W.WYON R A in small raised letters on truncation. Reverse; Crowned shield of arms within wreath, floral ornament below. BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: Edge lettering incusely inscribed DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI VIII with cinquefoil recessed stops. Brilliant mint state and sharply struck with a very attractive pastel blue and ivory iridescent sheen. Remarkably free from the major blemishes which characterize this issue, and with tremendous eye appeal.
*P.Alan Rayner in 'English Silver Coinage' states that 'Young head crowns are common in worn to average condition (Fine and below) but are difficult to obtain in EF. The rarity of an uncirculated specimen would perhaps be Rarity 3 (R3)'. It is evident that this coin was truly intended for circulation, and nearly all specimens encountered now are in very low grade. Because they were roughly produced in large quantities on coining presses and transported in bags where they were scuffed and scratched, very few survived in the condition of this remarkable piece. Cracked out from PCGS UNC Details - Spot Removed holder. Estimate Value $6,000 - 7,000
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