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PROOF GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1887
Victoria, Hanover Queen, 1837-1901
Jubilee Head. Reeded edge. The coin included in the jubilee set celebrating Victoria’s 50th anniversary
as queen. Total mintage in proof of 797 pieces. A superb example showing heavy frosting (cameo effect)
on the portrait. One of the finest known.
S-3869. WR-362. PCGS-graded PR66 Deep Cameo.
278
PROOF SILVER CROWN 1887
Victoria, Hanover Queen, 1837-1901
Jubilee Head. Plain edge. The largest silver coin included in the jubilee set celebrating Victoria’s 50th
anniversary as queen. Total mintage in proof of 1,084 pieces. One of the finest known.
S-3921. PCGS-graded PR66 Deep Cameo.
279
PROOF GOLD 2-POUNDS 1893
Victoria, Hanover Queen, 1837-1901
Old or Veiled Head. Delicately toned, deeply reflective mirrors. A gorgeous example of this type with
extraordinary eye-appeal.
S-3873. PCGS-graded PR64 Deep Cameo.