Lot 1084
1084
Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Crown" dated 1879, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, to a matt proof finish, coronetted young head left, by Donald R Golder after Wyon, DRG below, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. inverted, the "Three Graces" standing, ship in background, rose and thistle motif in exergue, FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM, toothed border both sides, edge plain, weight 41.9g., diameter 38.6 mm., as struck, unique in gold
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus … Read more
Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Crown" dated 1879, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, to a matt proof finish, coronetted young head left, by Donald R Golder after Wyon, DRG below, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. inverted, the "Three Graces" standing, ship in background, rose and thistle motif in exergue, FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM, toothed border both sides, edge plain, weight 41.9g., diameter 38.6 mm., as struck, unique in gold

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Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Crown" dated 1879, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, to a matt proof finish, coronetted young head left, by Donald R Golder after Wyon, DRG below, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. inverted, the "Three Graces" standing, ship in background, rose and thistle motif in exergue, FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM, toothed border both sides, edge plain, weight 41.9g., diameter 38.6 mm., as struck, unique in gold
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.