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Live auction: 3-4 May, from 15:00 CET
Lot 844:
Great Britain. Victoria (1837-1901). Crown 1847 (undecimo), London mint. KM 744; Seaby 3883. 28.21 g. 39 mm. Minor hairlines. An elegant cabinet patina gently diffused over brilliant fields creates a refined satin-like appearance on the raised elements. A remarkable specimen of this desirable and iconic coin. About FDC. The coin commonly referred to as the 'Gothic' Crown was never intended for circulation and was exclusively sold to the public through official agents, namely Hunt and Roskell at the time. It gained immediate popularity and has remained highly sought after, often regarded as one of the most beautiful designs in British coinage.
The obverse features a crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, her dress adorned with roses, thistles, and shamrocks. The surrounding inscription, in lowercase Gothic script, reads Victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d. The design is attributed to William Wyon.
The reverse displays crowned cruciform shields with the Star of the Garter at the center, accompanied by floral emblems and Gothic arches in the angles. The Latin inscription in lowercase Gothic script reads tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii, which translates to 'May God guard these United Kingdoms in the Year of Our Lord 1847.' This design is credited to William Dyce.
The edge is inscribed in raised lettering with Decus et tutamen. anno regni undecimo.
The obverse features a crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, her dress adorned with roses, thistles, and shamrocks. The surrounding inscription, in lowercase Gothic script, reads Victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d. The design is attributed to William Wyon.
The reverse displays crowned cruciform shields with the Star of the Garter at the center, accompanied by floral emblems and Gothic arches in the angles. The Latin inscription in lowercase Gothic script reads tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii, which translates to 'May God guard these United Kingdoms in the Year of Our Lord 1847.' This design is credited to William Dyce.
The edge is inscribed in raised lettering with Decus et tutamen. anno regni undecimo.
Start price € 1500
Current price € 2000
Bids: 2
Minimum bid: € 2100
Current price € 2000
Bids: 2
Minimum bid: € 2100
