Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Great Britain. Matte Proof Five Pounds, 1902. S.3966; Fr-398a; KM-807. Edward VII. Obverse, uncrowned portrait of King by de Saulles, reverse features classic version of St George and dragon by B. Pistrucci. These coins were produced with a deliberately subdued matte surface, and included in the scarce set of gold and silver coins produced to celebrate the new king's coronation. This specimen is in mint state and free from any abrasions, an excellent example of a one-year type coin. NGC graded Matte Proof 62. WINGS Approved.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.