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Code: 10485
Edward VII, 1902 Gold Matt Proof Two Pounds of the Coronation year
Obverse: Bare head of the King facing right, DeS. below truncation for the engraver George W De Saulles, with Latin legend and toothed border surrounding: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D:IND:IMP:
Reverse: St George slaying the dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, tiny B.P. in exergue for the engraver Benedetto Pistrucci
Milled edge
S.3968
16 grams, 28 mm in diameter.
An outstanding proof example from the unusual sandblasted dies, choice mint state.