Lot 453
Great Britain. Sovereign, 1853. S-3852D; Fr-387f; KM-736.1; WR-305. Victoria, 1837-1901. Second, larger Young Head left. Reverse: Crowned shield within filleted laurel wreath; rose, shamrock and thistle spray below. Reeded edge. R3, extremely rare, according to the Wilson & Rasmussen reference. A most pleasing example, with a lovely cameo to the portrait. Mintage unknown, always said to be "very few" in the classic references. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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