Lot 311
Edward VII (1901‑10), Matt Proof Crown, 1902.

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£384
Description
Edward VII (1901‑10), Matt Proof Crown, 1902, bare head right DE S below bust truncation for designer George William de Saulles, toothed borders both sides, legend surrounds EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP. Rev, Saint George on horseback to right, holding sword and wearing plumed helmet slaying the dragon right, B.P. below ground line to upper right for Benedetto Pistrucci, date in exergue; edge inscription DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI II (S. 3979; ESC 362; Bull 3562). Much as struck.

