 William IV, 1830-1837. Proof 2 Pounds, 1831. Bare head r. of the ''Sailor King.'' Rv. Crowned Arms on mantle, ANNO 1831 below. S.3828. Plain Edge, one of 225 Proofs struck of the sole date of this denomination, none of which were struck for circulation. Here is an outstandingly beautiful specimen of a significant rarity of the British Gold coinage, distinguished by richly frosted devices floating on deeply gleaming glass-mirror fields. A faint hairline or two can be found with diligent search. Brilliant Proof, essentially Choice. (Est. $8,000-$12,000)
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