Great Britain: William IV Proof Crown 1831,...

Description

William IV Proof Crown 1831, S3833, PR64 NGC, block "W.W." incuse on truncation, plain edge, coin-die axis, an unusually Choice Proof with alluring, deeply iridescent toning in shades of russet gold, greenish blue, mauve, lilac, and silvery gray, the portrait delicately frosted, the shield intricately detailed and close to flawless, the fields glittering with mirrorlike quality beneath the medium toning -- light enough to allow light to reflect back into the eye of the appreciative beholder. This is a very rare coin, especially so in this unusually fine state of preservation. Crowns for King William were made only to fit into his coronation proof sets, none for commercial use, and therefore they figure among the rarest of all English five-bob coins in terms of sheer numbers known. Add into the equation the factor of quality, and the rarity here magnifies. One of the most important coins in this quality-oriented collection, in fact the last crown type most advanced collectors generally locate.
From the Exeter College Collection

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 28.276g
ASW: 0.8409oz
Mintage: 100

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