Sovereign 1871 George and the DragonPlain Edge Proof, with Large incomplete B.P. in exergue, wider date with the last 1 higher and slightly more distant from the 7, dragon with lower claws detached, 8.02 grammes, die axis upright, S.3856, UNC with some hairlines, retaining much original mint brilliance, the obverse with some small contact marks in the field below VIC, 1871 Proof Sovereigns of all types are extremely rare and highly prized
Sovereign 1871 George and the Dragon, Large B.P., Die Axis upright, Plain Edge ProofS.3856, Wilson & Rasmussen 316, rated R4. Extremely Rare (Estimated 11-20 examples known) the portrait and reverse design retaining much original mint brilliance and frosting. in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 DCAM
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