GRANDE-BRETAGNE - UNITED KINGDOM
Victoria (1837-1901). 5 pounds (5 livres) "Una and the lion", 6-roll and 11-leaf headbands, Burnished Flan (PROOF) 1839, London. NGC PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO (5778839-002).
Av. VICTORIA D : L : BRITANNIARUM REGINA F : R : Bust left with hairband; signature W. WYON R. A.
Rv. DIRIGE DEUS - GRESSUS MEOS. The Queen at left leading a lion with her scepter; in exergue (date) and signature W. WYON R. A.
Fr.386 - S.3851 - W&R.278 - GH.106 ; Gold - 37 mm - 12 h
This is the third highest grade (2), out of 33 examples submitted to NGC! From the MDC 7 sale, June 12, 2021, no. 495.
NGC PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO (5778839-002).
Edge inscribed: DECUS ET TUTAMEN * ANNO REGNI TERTIO *. Exceptional copy, browned blank and corner flower.
Designed by William Wyon (1795-1851) in 1839 to commemorate the beginning of Victoria's reign (in 1837), the 5 pound "Una and the lion" coin is recognized as one of the finest British coins. Victoria, accompanied by a lion, advances to the left, with the motto "May God direct my steps". The young Queen, then aged 20, is depicted as Lady Una, after a character in Edmund Spencer's 1590 poem The Faerie Queene. This bold design is the first representation of a British monarch as a fictional character: the lion representing England is led by Queen Victoria, as Una, who guides it with her scepter.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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