HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. Proof Pattern AR Halfcrown (32mm, 12h) (13.76 g). Young head type. London mint. By W. Wyon and Pistrucci. Dated 1875.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 30 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. Proof Pattern AR Halfcrown (32mm, 12h) (13.76 g). Young head type. London mint. By W. Wyon and Pistrucci. Dated 1875. Head left, with hair tied in filet, date below / St. George on horseback rearing right, holding reins and sword and slaying dragon to lower right. Date below. Edge: plain. Bull 2791 (this coin illustrated); Davies 633; ESC 738 (R7). In NGC encapsulation 4754438-001, graded PF 64. Much as struck. Attractively toned with considerable underlying brilliance. A beautiful coin of the highest rarity. |