George VI Proof "Plain Edge" Crown (5 Shillings) 1951 PR66+ NGC, KM-880, S-4111, Davies-2020E. Festival of Britain. This special, plain-edge Proof issue is the only of the three presentation issues (including Matte and VIP Frosted Proof emissions) from the Festival of Britain to not contain the incuse edge lettering used for the standard type. Though exact mintages for the Proof issues of the type are unknown, this plain edge Proof variety has the least recent auction appearances. With this variety also having the smallest population in the NGC Census report, this offering in the "Top Pop" position at PR66+ is multiple points ahead of the next finest known. Aside from the obvious rarity, this piece has been extraordinarily preserved; the pristine surfaces are silky smooth and the metallic silver coloration is accented with hints of iridescent periwinkle and mango tones. A spectacular modern rarity worthy of considerable attention. Ex. British Raj Collection HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

To the auctioneer's website