1853 plain edge crowns were only available in sets! I think they probably didn't sell lots of those 'coinsets' in 1853. Wonder how those cardboard packages look liked then!
Funny Victorian gothic crown
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1853 plain edge crowns were only available in sets! I think they probably didn't sell lots of those 'coinsets' in 1853. Wonder how those cardboard packages look liked then!
1853 plain edge crowns were only available in sets! I think they probably didn't sell lots of those 'coinsets' in 1853. Wonder how those cardboard packages look liked then!
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It was a spectacular 16-coin set in a red leather-covered wooden shield-shaped box with black padding ...
Described as "Victoria. Proof Set in its original heart-shaped case of issue. Gold Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Silver Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Groat, Maundy 4d, 3d, 2d, 1d, Copper Proof Penny, Halfpenny, Farthing and Half Farthing. 16 coins, the rarest of all the English Proof Sets. This is an original set with matching tones and colours throughout and with all the coins FDC. It is the finest set we have ever seen and made even rarer by being in its original case of issue, gold blocked on the outside simply as “PROOF COINS” and inside bearing a Royal Crown and the inscription in gold : R & S Garrard & Co., Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Queen, His Royal Highness The Prince Consort, and all the Royal Family." I do not know how much it sold for, but well worth it.
Described as "Victoria. Proof Set in its original heart-shaped case of issue. Gold Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Silver Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Groat, Maundy 4d, 3d, 2d, 1d, Copper Proof Penny, Halfpenny, Farthing and Half Farthing. 16 coins, the rarest of all the English Proof Sets. This is an original set with matching tones and colours throughout and with all the coins FDC. It is the finest set we have ever seen and made even rarer by being in its original case of issue, gold blocked on the outside simply as “PROOF COINS” and inside bearing a Royal Crown and the inscription in gold : R & S Garrard & Co., Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Queen, His Royal Highness The Prince Consort, and all the Royal Family." I do not know how much it sold for, but well worth it.
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Quote: ZacUKIt was a spectacular 16-coin set in a red leather-covered wooden shield-shaped box with black padding ...
Described as "Victoria. Proof Set in its original heart-shaped case of issue. Gold Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Silver Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Groat, Maundy 4d, 3d, 2d, 1d, Copper Proof Penny, Halfpenny, Farthing and Half Farthing. 16 coins, the rarest of all the English Proof Sets. This is an original set with matching tones and colours throughout and with all the coins FDC. It is the finest set we have ever seen and made even rarer by being in its original case of issue, gold blocked on the outside simply as “PROOF COINS” and inside bearing a Royal Crown and the inscription in gold : R & S Garrard & Co., Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Queen, His Royal Highness The Prince Consort, and all the Royal Family." I do not know how much it sold for, but well worth it.
This not what I had expected! Jesus, that really is the most amazing set I've ever seen! Thank you very much for sharing!!!But where these sold? And were they even meant for normal citizens?
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Quote: Lotus07But where these sold? And were they even meant for normal citizens?Normal citizens couldn't afford them.
The face value of the coins are 507 7/8 pence. Plus there was probably an extra cost.
They were most likely from the mint itself, sold to the aristocracy.
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Quote: ZacUKIt was a spectacular 16-coin set in a red leather-covered wooden shield-shaped box with black padding ...Holy crap. I've seen a lot of sets over the years but that puts them all to shame. I'd sell one of my wife's kidneys to get my hands on that.
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Quote: pnightingaleThe book price is £75,000Quote: ZacUKIt was a spectacular 16-coin set in a red leather-covered wooden shield-shaped box with black padding ...Holy crap. I've seen a lot of sets over the years but that puts them all to shame. I'd sell one of my wife's kidneys to get my hands on that.
A set sold for around £17,000 but I can't find the link anymore to show you all.
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