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GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR crown, 1847, PCGS Proof 63

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Europe Start Price:13,000.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR crown, 1847, PCGS Proof 63
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20,000.00USD+ buyer's premium (4,000.00)
This item SOLD at 2024 Jun 14 @ 10:30UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
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GREAT BRITAIN: Victoria, 1837-1901, AR crown, 1847, KM-744, S-3883, ESC-288, Bul-2571, 'Gothic' type, UNDECIMO on edge, beautiful multi-color toning, a choice example of this popular type, PCGS graded Proof 63. The ever-popular joint engraving collaboration by William Wyon and William Dyce, the Gothic design marked a stylistic departure for Wyon. Dyce claimed that the idea for the coin was his and suggested that important elements of the design, such as Queen Victoria’s headwear and dress, were copied directly from his drawings, as well as the arrangements of the shields. However, although Dyce and his work served as inspiration for the design, this was Wyon’s artistic triumph. The Gothic crown reflects the Gothic Revival artistic trend as these influences found their way into Wyon’s work. The coin’s lettering resembles medieval calligraphy, whilst Queen Victoria’s hairstyle – long plaits that encircled her ears – along with her crown are other notable characteristics inspired by this period that are evident in the portrait that appears on the obverse.