Victoria Proof Trade Dollar 1895-(b) PR64 PCGS, Bombay mint, KM-T5, Prid-2A. It is an honor to handle one of the more prolific Crown-sized issues of this vintage, which has garnered more and more interest at auction with every passing sale, in its thoroughly elusive Proof striking. One can only imagine the maintenance paid to this piece over the years, the near-Gem quality confirmed by a practical paucity of extraneous marks and highpoint disturbance. Aqua silhouetting on the obverse creates a luminous frame for Britannia, an aesthetic highlight for this cataloger amongst the subtle flurry of polychromatic hues that can be located across the facets. The Proof nature of the strike elevates the technical impression of the piece to one of "presentation" quality, a visual impact best appreciated in hand. This is the single-finest Specimen out of the 5 total certified across PCGS and NGC, a fact that should impress greatly upon those considering to bid on this incredible rarity. Ex. Ginza Coins Auction 31 (November 2019, Lot 954) HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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