拍品 1122
1122
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
注意事項
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

拍品專文

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.