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Lot 850

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Starting price 10,000 CHF
Result 75,000 CHF

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Description

Victoria, 1837-1901. Pattern Sovereign 1837, London. Small young head. By William Wyon, reverse by Jean-Baptiste Merlen. Plain edge. 7.83 g. WR 298. Von grösster Seltenheit / Of the highest rarity. NGC PF63+ ULTRA CAMEO.

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This pattern is of great historical importance among the issues of Victoria, not only as the first pattern for her sovereigns but also as one of the finest executions of William Wyons image of her as a young lady (Princess Victoria was 18 years old when this pattern was created, and not yet coronated).

Second finest certified by NGC.