1838 Sov S-3852, DCAM PR63CAM PCGS号163382

Victoria, proof pattern gold sovereign, 1838, Young Head left, date below between two small roses (intended to balance the surrounding legend), rev. crowned long shield with square top, laurel branches and legend surrounding, floral emblem of rose, thistle and shamrock at bottom, plain edge (WR.299: R5), certified and graded by NGC as Proof 63 Cameo, eye-pleasing light gold toning, hairlines most evident in fields-a choice example of this very rare early pattern of Victoria The highest grade awarded by NGC. Estimate: 37500 - 42500 USD Ex Christie’s Auction 1301 Lot 575 Date 15 Nov 2001 GBP 11,500 Victoria, pattern Sovereign, 1838, small young head left, plain fillets, W.W incuse on truncation, rose either side, rev. inverted, crowned shield within wreath, edge plain, 7.84g. (WR 299 R5), light scratch on bust and two tiny marks by mouth, with brilliant fields, otherwise as struck, extremely rare Price realised GBP 11,500 Estimate 4000-6000