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THE CORONATION RARITY 1838 VICTORIA GOLD SOVEREIGN ...

A rare and well-preserved example of VICTORIAN from Victorian Era, noted for its craftsmanship, material quality, and historical relevance.

The Coronation Rarity 1838 Victoria Gold Sovereign NGC MS64\n\nA First-Year Masterpiece\nStruck in the first full year of Queen Victoria's reign, this 1838 Sovereign is a breath-taking "Condition Rarity" that has escaped the heavy circulation typical of the era. While millions were minted to fuel the British Empire's economy, almost all were worn down or melted; finding a survivor in this elite state of preservation is a numismatic triumph.\n\nThe Royal Fillet (Band):\nThe hairband is rendered with incredible precision; each individual line of the silk-like fillets is clearly separated and sharp, showing absolutely no "flattening" from circulation.\n\nWyon's Intricate Hairwork:\nEvery strand of the Queen's hair is visible in high definition, flowing seamlessly from the forehead into the bun with a crispness that is rarely seen outside of Proof strikes.\n\nThe Signature "Pigtail" Curl:\nThe delicate, spiralling curl at the nape of the neck---often the first detail to wear away---is perfectly formed and fully rounded, retaining its original three-dimensional depth.\n\nThe Perfection of the Bun:\nThe tight, braided bun is a marvel of detail; the individual twists and the "tucked-in" ends are strike-sharp, showcasing the fresh state of the dies at the moment of production.\n\nHigh-Definition Details:\n- The Grade: NGC MS64 -- A "Top-Pop" specimen, ranking among the finest known examples in the world.\n- The Wyon Portrait: Razor-sharp definition in William Wyon's iconic "Young Head." The double-fillet hairband is crisp with no flattening, and every strand of hair flows with high-definition clarity.\n- The Signature "Pigtail" Curl: The delicate, spiralling curl at the nape of the neck---often the first detail to disappear---is perfectly rounded and three-dimensional.\n- Lustre: Intense, honey-gold mint frost with a deep "cartwheel" effect that radiates across immaculate fields.\n\nThe Investment Verdict\nAs the first year of the series, the 1838 is the "Key Date" for Victorian gold. With current market records for this date reaching as high as $46,800, this MS64 example --- pedigreed to the G S. May Collection, London --- is a blue-chip asset for any world-class portfolio.

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Reference

SA1198720

Origin

Victorian Era

Period

VICTORIAN

Rarity

High

Provenance

From the G.S. May Esq. Private Collection, London.

Condition

Excellent — see description