Important British and World Coins including Important Irish Coins from a Private Collection (Part II)

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof coins, 1887, comprising gold Five and Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, silver Crown to Sixpence [10]. Shilling with old discolouration marks on reverse, otherwise brilliant and a superb group, the silver with deep matching steel blue and olive toning; no case (£5,000-6,000)

Five Pounds only illustrated. Sold with an old Royal Mint envelope on which the probate value in 1947 was quoted at £40