British, Irish and Scottish Coins

Victoria (1837-1901), 1839 Proof, obv. 6, edge grained, 2.86g/12h (Davies –; ESC 1738; S –). As struck, attractively toned, extremely rare £800-1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Collection of Sixpences formed by the late Alfred Bole.

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It is generally understood that 1839 proof sets, including the gold ‘Una and the lion’ five-pounds, could be ordered from the Royal Mint by collectors until at least the mid 1880s. This is a coin from a late-issue set with an 1839 reverse but from an obverse die that only came into use around 1880