LOT #25149 |
Current Bid: $1,500
Great Britain: Victoria Contemporary Counterfeit gilt-platinum "Shield" Sovereign 1862 XF,...
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Description
A Seldom-Seen Platinum Sovereign
Victoria Contemporary Counterfeit gilt-platinum "Shield"
Sovereign 1862 XF, cf. KM736.1 (original type). 8.02gm. An
interesting period piece--the first we have seen--, sought-after by
old-time collectors, with a couple pieces present in the King
Farouk Collection and rated as rare.
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Auction Info
2025 December 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction #61575 (go to Auction Home page)
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December
8th
Monday
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Auction Dates
December
8th
Monday
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