Great Britain 1845 sovereign
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This specimen was lot 1737 in Jean Elsen sale 143 (Brussels, December 2019), where it sold for €340 (about US$444 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"GRANDE-BRETAGNE, Victoria (1837-1901), AV souverain à l'écu, 1845. Très Beau à Superbe. (kingdom of Great Britain, Victoria, 1837-1901, gold sovereign, shield reverse, of 1845. Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"
This bust was used on the sovereign, or one pound coin, 1838-64 with a slightly modified type (KM 736.2) extending until 1874.
Recorded mintage: 3,801,000.
Specification: 7.98 g, 0.917 fine gold.
Catalog reference: KM 736.1, Fr-387e, S-3852.
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- [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 143, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2019.
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