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Auction: 20005 - The Stratos Sale of Spectacular English Gold Coins
Lot: 242

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Shilling, 1887, by J. E. Boehm, Golden 'Jubilee' bust left, rev. crowned shield in Garter, edge milled, 5.65g, 1h (ESC 3138 [1352]; Davies 982, [dies 1+C]; Spink 3926), a few contact streaks, otherwise a stunning and outrageously brilliant specimen, shimmering jewel-like fields overlayed with a rich purple-blue tone framing an iron-grey cameo frosted portrait, almost FDC, only 1,064 struck, rare, especially in this state

This lot is also offered as a group lot in lot 281. Whichever reaches higher hammer price will sell and the other option will be withdrawn.


Provenance
The Gemini Collection



NGC PF63 CAMEO (Certification #5879390-009)

https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/5879390-009/63/

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Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£250