Two Pounds 1887 The obverse struck from a Proof die with the B of BRITT close to the right of the crown. Marsh T24, not listed by Spink, EF with some contact marks, Very Rare, rated R5 in the revised Marsh/Hill book
Two Pounds 1887 Pattern from Proof dies - a very rare trial piece struck from a unique Obv. die. The legend arrangement is similar to the standard proof dies, but the 'BRITT' is now at its highest known point above the crown and the 'R' and 'E' of 'Reg' do not touch as on all other 1887 Two Pounds. The crown supporter has 8 small pearls, not 7 larger ones as on other Proof and currency types, the uppermost pearls, merge with the sides of the crown orb. The coin has a thin obverse rim, with the bust now enlarged to accommodate this feature, whereas the reverse has the usual and inconsistent thick rim. The '8 pearls' obverse remains an unpublished pattern struck from Proof dies. Recent research by David Iverson has theorised that no more than 350 of these pieces were minted, compared to a total reported calendar year mintage of 91,345 pieces , AU/UNC with some hairlines and minor contact marks, retaining attractive and reflective fields on both sides.
Double Florin 1887 Roman 1 Proof with Davies Obverse 2 (Cross on Crown points to a space). This obverse is normally paired with the Arabic 1 Reverse, unrecorded by Davies, blue/green toned, a most attractive example, in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Cameo
Halfcrown 1887 Jubilee HeadProofESC 720, Bull 2772, in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Ultra Cameo, an attractive example the bust fully frosted, the reverse with colourful tone
Crown 1887 ProofESC 297, Bull 2585 some light hairlines and the odd contact mark, otherwise nFDC with reflective fields and with considerable mint lustre the bust retaining much original frosting
Two Pounds 1887 Pattern from Proof dies - a very rare trial piece struck from a unique Obv. die. The legend arrangement is similar to the standard proof dies, but the 'BRITT' is now at its highest known point above the crown and the 'R' and 'E' of 'Reg' do not touch as all other 1887 Two pounds. The crown supporter has 8 small pearls, not 7 larger ones as other proofs and currencies. This coin has a unique thin Obv. rim, with the bust now enlarged to accommodate this feature, whereas the Reverse still has the usual and inconsistent thick rim. An unpublished pattern struck from proof dies with only a few examples previously noted, NEF with contact marks
Two Pounds 1887 as S.3865 but struck from proof dies with the B of BRITT much closer to the crown, and with the R and E of REG not touching as on all other 1887 Two Pounds, A/UNC with prooflike fields, the design lightly frosted
Halfcrown 1887 Young HeadESC 717 UNC and lustrous with some contact marks, the obverse with prooflike fields and the bust frosted, Ex-Warwick and Warwick 7/3/2013 Lot 590
Two Pounds 1887 as S.3865 but struck from proof dies with the B of BRITT much closer to the crown, and with the R and E of REG not touching as on all other 1887 Two Pounds, EF/GEF the reverse with some minor surface marks
Crown 1887 Proof with small obverse design (measures 34mm from top of T in VICT to top of R in REG). Bright EF, probably once cleaned, with some hairlines and contact marks
Halfcrown 1887 Jubilee HeadProof the Reverse an unrecorded type the 1 of the date pointing directly to a rim tooth, we observe every other Proof example we have offered does not display this characteristic. Both Obverse and Reverse have a broad rim, the obverse having the standard legend spacings and pointing, UNC with some light contact marks, starting to tone, retaining some original mint brilliance
Two Pounds 1887 as S.3865 but the obverse legend having the B of BRITT now closer to the crown UNC or near so with some contact marks on prooflike fields, Very Rare
Two Pounds 1887 Proof with Large B.P. this type several times rarer than the usual Small B.P. Proof. Two Pound Proofs for 1887 were struck from different die sinkings to the currency issue by having an expanded legend, especially with the BRITT which, as this coin, commences above the crown's edge, UNC with some surface marks and hairlines
Five Pounds?1887 ?PROOF?having a?narrow date?and slightly dropped '7',?with?date only 7.4 mm wide. This Obv. 2 has a weak?upper unpublished and very rare. Some surface marking o/w About UNC. (Note: Proof 1887 five pounds nearly always have strong double crown lines and a 7.9 mm date. Those with no 'B.P.' ?have a weak first crown band and an 8.2 mm date).
Two Pounds 1887??PATTERN from PROOF dies - a very rare trial piece struck from a unique Obv. die. The legend arrangement is similar to the standard proof dies, but?the 'Britt' is now at its highest?known point above the crown and the 'R' and 'E' of 'Reg' do not touch as all other 1887 two pounds. The crown supporter has 8 small pearls, not 7 larger ones as other proofs and currencies. This coin has a unique thin Obv. rim, with the bust?now?enlarged to?accommodate this feature, whereas the rev. still has the usual and?inconsistent thick rim. An unpublished pattern struck from proof dies with only?two other examples noted by the vendor.? Choice and virtually as struck
Two Pounds 1887?Currency -?large 'B.P.'. Currency two pounds for 1887 have a more compact legend with the 'Britt' lower down from the crown's edge, showing quite a noticeable gap. This example is rare in having been almost certainly struck from proof dies, with the brilliant mirror fields, however, ?inevitably showing? some light scuffing. A slightly scarcer variety than the small B.P.' listed below, About UNC with some bag marks
Sovereign 1887 Currency - as the general issue with the legend further away from the crown, but the initials 'J.E.B.' are double struck - very scarce and unpublished - uncirculated. (Note: proofs have their Obv. legend nearer to the?crown and have 13 necklace pearls - a rarer?proof has 14 pearls and various other differences.)
Halfcrown 1887 Obv 1 Rev A -- B.S.C. 640P -- a very rare patternproof, unlisted previously in B.S.C. and differing from the usual proofs from the sets which are Obv 2. This difference is apparent in the treatment of the imperial insignia which is smaller and surrounded with small pearls, also having a domed appearance with the 'VRI' monogram indistinct and positioned to the left, whereas the final adopted piece for currency is more central. The unusually broad edge has compensated for the slightly smaller bust. Cinnamon toning with sea blue flashing FDC
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