Lot 1771

Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Queen Victoria, Melbourne Mint specimen or proof-like young head sovereign, 1885, St.George reverse. Struck with mirror-like fields, semi-frosted relief, contact marks from mishandling, nearly FDC and extremely rare thus.

Probably a VIP specimen strike at Melbourne for an event or exhibition.

Estimate
$15,000
Result Status
Passed in

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