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Lot Title: South Africa - 1889 Cape of Good Hope private Proof pattern UNC
Lot Number: 79
Description: Bert Davies Collection. KM#X-1. Mintage: 20. Obv: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAE REG: F: D: in legend around young portrait of queen; Rev: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE / 1889 surrounds crest with two unicorns. Previously considered a pattern, Krause-Mishler now designates this a proof striking, which echoes the remarkable, concave brilliance that extensively surrounds Queen Victoria's portrait, and also makes some impression upon the reverse. About half the obverse and two-thirds of the reverse gleam with flame-orange brilliance, balanced against intriguing turquoise-green. Minor scribbles in the obverse left field and scattered micro-ticks likely lead to a "very select" proof grade.
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
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Hammered Price: $400
Price Realized: $460

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South Africa - 1889 Cape of Good Hope private Proof pattern UNC
South Africa - 1889 Cape of Good Hope private Proof pattern UNC
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