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Stunning Gothic Crown in Superb Gem

Victoria Proof "Gothic" Crown 1847 PR67 NGC, KM744, S-3883, ESC-2571. UN DECIMO edge. The celebrated William Wyon masterpiece design for Queen Victoria that has been a practical requirement for top shelf collections of British material for many decades, but the demand for the issue still seems to keep growing. Elite examples such as this are as popular as they have ever been, and why not, the beauty of immaculate pieces such as this is simply stunning, possibly unparalleled in numismatics. Everything about this coin is razor sharp, from the rims to the dentils to the pinpoint precision of the designs. As is often the case of properly preserved classic Proof coinage from this era, the veil of tone is quite dark, but there is immense brilliance and color in this natural cloak. The mottled iridescence of the obverse reveals tones such as blueberry, violet, and lilac that interplay with each other seamlessly, while the reverse yields chartreuse and seafoam color palettes. No matter the particular color that catches your eye at any given moment, the overall aesthetic is one of supreme, glass-like resplendence that one would hope to find on a Superb Gem such as this. A praise-worthy specimen, fitting for a collection as special as the Eternal Collection.

Ex. Exeter College Collection (Heritage Auction 3008, Lot 21946)

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 28.276g
ASW: 0.8409oz
Melt Value: $35.32
Silver Spot: $42/oz (09-13-2025 9:45AM CT)
Mintage: 8,000


More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.

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