India: British India. Victoria silver Proof Pattern 1/2 Rupee 1861 PR65 NGC,...
Description
British India. Victoria silver Proof Pattern 1/2 Rupee 1861 PR65 NGC, Royal mint, KM-Pn40, S&W-4.114, Prid-251. By L.C. Wyon. Plain edge. Wholly entrancing, not just as an aesthetically superior example, but as a coveted numismatic treasure from British India, where Patterns of any denomination, especially from Victoria's reign, and highly celebrated. Illumination reveals a subtle polychromatic aura giving way to flashy fields on expects from a Proof finish, fully elevating an already impressive eye appeal. Only a handful of examples have come to market, this ranking as the finest and besting the ex. Puddester specimen we handled last year by a full point.Metal: Silver
Diameter: 24mm
1861年英屬印度維多利亞1/2盧比精製銀樣幣。PR65 NGC。
皇家造幣廠。由L.C. Wyon設計。光邊。此幣令人心醉神迷，不僅因爲其在美學上卓爾不凡，更因其英屬印度幣的身份。這地方發行的樣幣不論面額，尤以維多利亞女王在位期間所鑄者，皆受藏家追捧。光線映照下，多彩包漿在精製的鏡面底板上流轉生輝，令人目不暇給。此版式現身市場者僅寥寥數枚，而此例榮膺最高分評級，與去年經手的Puddester舊藏同類錢幣相比更進一步，足見其珍。
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000.
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