Victoria gold Proof 5 Pounds 1893 PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS, KM787, Fr-395, S-3872, W&R-287. By Thomas Brock. Just 773 of this final portrait type were issued in Proof, the highest denomination in the 1893 Proof set introduced to celebrate Thomas Brock's new 'widow head' portrait of Victoria, in use until her death in 1901. As one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable busts in all of British numismatics, this avidly collected series has continued to skyrocket in popularity, always bringing greater sums than the last. The current example remains impressively well-preserved and fully deserving of its assigned "Deep Cameo" superlative, distinguished by reflective mirrors and full frosting throughout the raised motifs, creating an expressive depth to Pistrucci and Brock's trademark designs. Only the most trivial dispersal of errant marks and wisps cap the assigned grade of this elite tier specimen from even loftier designations, and we expect a level of bidding commensurate with the rapidly growing collector interest in high-grade British coins.

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