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Proof 1853 Sovereign
1391
Victoria, (1837-1901). Gold Proof Sovereign, 1853. (S 3852D; Fr 387f; KM 736.1; WR 305 (Rarity-3)
Reeded Edge).
Extremely rare.
NGC graded Proof 61 Cameo.
$ 2,000
The Proofs of 1853 are all very rare, and all can be traced to the special sets made up this year, evidently for or on behalf of the
royal family. This is a pleasing example, minor handling marks, with a lovely cameo to the portrait.
1392
George V, (1865-1936). Gold Proof Half Sovereign, 1911. A lovely cameo example from the coronation
set. (S 4006; Fr 405a; KM 819). NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo.
$ 1,000
1393
George VI, (1936-1952). Gold Proof Two Pounds, 1937. Bare head left, H.P. below truncation. Rev.
St
George slaying dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right. (WR 437;
S 4075; KM 860). Proof. Hairline scratch in obverse field, light fingerprint on reverse, otherwise practically
as struck and lightly toned.
$ 2,000