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Auction: 22005 - British and World Coins - Spring Auction
Lot: 198

(g) PF65 ULTRA CAMEO | Victoria (1837-1901), Fantasy Gold 'Retro Pattern' Proof Crown, '1879', by Donald R Golder after Wyon, struck in 2000, in .916 (22ct) gold, coronet young head left, rev. crowned shield of arms within wreath, plain edge, 41.38g, 6h, some haziness, otherwise brilliant, as struck, UNIQUE in gold, in NGC holder, graded PF65 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6380973-001)

provenance
'The Patina Collection', Spink 151, 11 July 2001, lot 1102



This modern reverse design resembles that of the 1845-1847 currency crown series, the difference being the omission of the floral ornament below the shield and different lettering styles and sizes. There were no currency crowns struck for general use between 1853 and 1887, and this modern pattern struck in 2000 serves to show how an intermediate Victoria currency crown could have looked.

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Sold for
£5,000

Starting price
£1800