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This specimen was lot 31227 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $7,200. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Victoria Proof "Gothic" Florin 1867 PR64 PCGS, ESC-2864 (R5). Plain edge. Victoria's 'Gothic' coinage, executed by William Wyon and William Dyce, is represented solely by Florins and Crowns and said to be the most beautiful series of British coins ever produced--and the present specimen does little to refute that claim. Enigmatically depicting the date in Roman numerals, an element not seen since the coinage of Edward VI in the mid-16th century, this transitional Proof rarity is the first of its type to feature 'BRITT' within its obverse legend as oppose to the previously-seen 'BRIT'. Splendidly toned surfaces (a smooth blend of blue and lavender) show only stray faint hairlines and glitter with reflective luster, and the full Proof impression of the design details on each side only adds to the exceptional eye-appeal. An outstanding offering, and likely amongst the finest known examples of this Proof rarity. From the Lake County Collection."