Lot 2690
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
1893 Proof Shilling - Obverse Die Variety, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3940, ESC-3155, Davies 1011 (Dies 1 A) (VR). 5.64g. Edge straight-grained. Obverse - Old veiled bust by Thomas Brock with veil partially covering a coronet, T.B. below truncation. The legend has the 1st I of VICTORIA to denticle. Reverse - Heraldic design similar to the florin with the three shields now individually crowned within the garter with floral emblems in between. Crosses form the stops in the legend . + ONE + SHILLING + . and are made from five beads, and the lower date + 18 (garter) 93 + Lightly toned, brilliant semi cameo, FDC and very rare.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $700