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Sold on 18 September 2024

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British and Colonial Mint Coins from the Collection of the late John Sabberton

John Sabberton

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№ 572 G

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18 September 2024

Hammer Price:
£5,500

A very rare 1886 Melbourne Sovereign

Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1886m, Melbourne, shield rev. (Hill 67; Bull 1714; cf. Bentley 756; S 3854A). Obverse with a few light surface marks, otherwise extremely fine, reverse with considerable mint bloom, attractive and very rare £4,000-£6,000

Baldwin’s of St James’s Auction 29, 19 March 2019, lot 1213