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KM40281

Edward VII 1902 matt proof Shilling PF65 Matte, very high grade for issue

Edward VII (1901-10),Matt Proof silver Shilling, 1902, bare head right, DES below truncation for engraver George William De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII DEI: GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX,rev.lion standing left on crown, date either side, linear circle around with Latin legend in upper half, FID: DEF: IND: IMP:, denomination ONE SHILLING in lower half, edge milled (Bull 3588; ESC 1411; Davies 1530; S.3982).Toned with some streaks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as PF65 Matte.

NGC certification 8465294-001 - we note as of December 2025 that 325 examples of the matt proof shilling have been graded of which only three are finer than this piece. 15 others are of the 65 level grade. For comparison PCGS have graded 150 pieces of which two are technically finer as 65+ and eleven share the same grading level.

Mintage = 15,123 pieces

The Latin legend across both sides translates as "Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britons," on the obverse and on the reverse "Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India"

Provenance:

Ex Dr Irving Schneider Collection 976.

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