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2178
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GREAT BRITAIN
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2178
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GREAT BRITAIN
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Estimate €50,000
Voluntary lot
Description
GREAT BRITAIN
George VI (1936–1952). Sovereign, matt and burnished (PROOF MATTE) 1937, London.
Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Bare head facing left; below, signature HP.
Reverse: St George slaying the dragon, signature B.P.; in the exergue (date).
S.4076 - Fr.411; Gold - 21 mm - 12 o’clock
Top Pop (2): only 2 examples graded as MATTE PROOF! From the Ezen collection and previously from a live Auction World sale on 7, 21 and 22 January 2017, lot 1127.
PCGS PR64 (21602446).
On a matt-polished blank (MATTE PROOF), with a smooth edge. Minted in a run of 5,001 PROOF specimens, with only a few in PROOF MATE! Extremely rare. With a deep, matt finish, and only a few minute hairlines on the obverse account for this conservative grade. Almost mint condition.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, implemented in national law from 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from within the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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