Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Crown" dated 1879, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, to a brilliant proof finish, coronetted young head left, by Donald R Golder after Wyon, DRG below, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. inverted, large equestrian portrait of naked St George in crested helmet and cloak, preparing to spear the dragon, ground beaneath, no legend, edge plain, weight 41.3g., diameter 38.6mm., brilliant as struck, unique in gold

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Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Crown" dated 1879, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, to a brilliant proof finish, coronetted young head left, by Donald R Golder after Wyon, DRG below, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. inverted, large equestrian portrait of naked St George in crested helmet and cloak, preparing to spear the dragon, ground beaneath, no legend, edge plain, weight 41.3g., diameter 38.6mm., brilliant as struck, unique in gold

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Victoria, unofficial "Pattern Crown" dated 1879, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, to a brilliant proof finish, coronetted young head left, by Donald R Golder after Wyon, DRG below, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. inverted, large equestrian portrait of naked St George in crested helmet and cloak, preparing to spear the dragon, ground beaneath, no legend, edge plain, weight 41.3g., diameter 38.6mm., brilliant as struck, unique in gold

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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

Lot Essay

It was thought that as this modern obverse die is similar to that featured on the L.C. Wyon (1826-1891) pattern halfcrown of 1876, it would be interesting to create a modern crown sized piece with a virtually identical modern reverse to the original halfcrown pattern.