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LOT 096
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,150
Victoria - Gold Melbourne Sovereign - 1885M
Dated 1885. Young head with M below for Melbourne mint, dies ↑↓. Obv: with VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D: legend. Rev: St George and dragon with date 1885 in exergue. 7.97 grams.
Brilliant uncirculated, with minor abrasions.
PROVENANCE:
Part of an 1885 gold/silver year set recovered from beneath a foundation stone in Chatham some forty years ago (see other lots for the rest of these coins).
LITERATURE:
S. 3857B; M. 107.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
