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3162
Great Britain. Florin, 1890
. S.3925; ESC-872; KM-762. Victo-
ria. Obverse, J.E. Boehm' s classic Jubilee portrait of Queen.
Reverse; Crowned cruciform shields. Uncirculated with unblem-
ished surfaces. A deceptively rare date in top grades.
NGC
graded Uncirculated, Details (Surface Hairlines)
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$400 - 450
3163
Great Britain. Penny, 1890
. S.3954; KM-755. Victoria. A nice
uncirculated example. High catalogue value.
NGC graded MS-
64 Red & Brown.
WINGS APPROVED
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$125 - 175
3164
Great Britain. Shilling, 1890
. S.3927; KM-774. Victoria. Jubi-
lee head. Attractive toning.
PCGS graded MS-64+
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$125 - 150
3165
Great Britain. Penny, 1892
. S.3954; KM-755. Victoria.
NGC
graded MS-64 Red & Brown
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$150 - 200
3166
Great Britain. Proof Crown, 1893
. S.3937; ESC-304; Dav-
108; KM-783. Victoria. Regnal edge year LVI in raised letters.
Obverse, matronly bust of Queen left by Thomas Brock. VICTO-
RIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP. Reverse; Pist-
rucci' s St George and Dragon motif. Date 1893 below, in
exergue. Gem mint state with a rich multi-hued tone. Shades of
deep aquamarine, russet and gold. A surprising absence of
imperfections on the heavily frosted design and mirror fields. A
gorgeous coin plucked from the Proof set of that year and one
of the more attractive examples of ' Old Head' Crowns available
to commerce.
PCGS graded Proof 64.
WINGS APPROVED
.
Estimate Value ................................................ $2,400 - 2,600
3167
Great Britain. Crown, 1893
. S.3937; ESC-303; Dav-108; KM-
783. Victoria. By Thomas Brock. Regnal edge year LVI. Currency
issue.Obverse, matronly bust of Queen left. Reverse; St George.
Uncirculated with a light tone.
NGC graded MS-63
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$350 - 400
3168
Great Britain. Crown, 1893
. S.3937; ESC-305 (R); Dav-108;
KM-783. Edge: LVII. Victoria. Veiled bust left.
Reverse
; St.
George and dragon. Scratch on bust. Trace of luster.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$200 - 250
3169
Great Britain. Maundy Set, 1893
. S.3943; ESC-2508; KM-
MDS151. Victoria. Obverse, veiled portrait of queen left, reverse
crowned numerals denoting value. A stunning matching set,
unblemished with attractive multicored toning. Issued in the
first year of the Thomas Brock' s ' old head' coinage series,
1893 is a scarcer date. Lot of 4 coins.
Choice Uncirculated
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$200 - 250
3170
Great Britain. Crown, 1894
. S.3937; ESC-306; Dav-108; KM-
783. Victoria. by Thomas Brock. Regnal edge year LVII.
Obverse, matronly bust of Queen left. VICTORIA DEI GRA
BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP. Reverse; St George. A majes-
tic mint state coin, ostensibly free from wear and imperfections.
Toned in stunning pastel green/blue shades. An exceedingly dif-
ficult date and edge year in this lofty grade.
NGC graded MS-
63
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$800 - 900