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Auction: 25005 - The Carrington and Pallas Collections of Exceptional English and Anglo-Gallic Gold Coins and Proof Sets
Lot: 479

(x) NGC PF66 CAM | William IV (1830-1837), Proof Shilling, 1831, bare head right, block W. W. on truncation, rev. value in wreath, edge plain, 5.650g, 7h (Stratos 228; ESC 1266; Bull 2488; S.3835), an evidently early or more probably original '1831 Striking' with inverted die axes as customary for currency issues of the period, with electrifying petroleum blue tone overlying brilliant and frosted surfaces, spectacularly choice, FDC, in NGC Black 'Pallas' holder, conservatively graded PROOF 66 CAMEO (Cert. #8534312-006)

Provenance

The "Pallas" Collection of English Coins


Seaby, by private treaty [as a composite set], 1975 [with Stock Ticket, Inventory ref. 750371]


https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8534312-006/66/

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Sold for
£2,000

Starting price
£1200