Lot 3172
Great Britain. Matte Proof gold Five Pounds, 1902. Edward VII. S-3966. Choice. Lovely original "soft gold" color, relatively few hairlines, swirling die-work lines from the matting process, one fine but noticeable scratch on the king's neck and an abrasion on the horse just at the point of the sword. Still, far above most. Struck as a Royal Mint experiment in proofing just this one year, for Edward's coronation sets. Scarce. NGC graded Matte Proof 63.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,650.
The Cheshire Collection.
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| Realized $1,620 |
