GREAT BRITAIN. 5 Pounds, 1887. London Mint. Victoria. NGC PROOF-61+ Ultra Cameo.S-3864; Fr-390a; KM-769. Mintage: 797. An endlessly collected type, not only due to its association with Queen Victorias historic 50th year as regent, but also because of its low mintage and the spectacular quality in which these presentation issues were produced. This coin is no exception, as the fields possess extreme reflective qualities and the strike is exacting. Thick frost on the designs contributes a significant amount to the eye-appeal as well, with the motifs seemingly floating atop the contrasting fields. Squared-off edges provide a final confirmation of the production quality. As the grade suggests, this example has seen moderate handling over the ages, but the overall appearance is far from unsightly. Considering the broad demand that the issue has rightfully acquired over the past decade, this offering should provide a perfect opportunity for the collector desperately looking to acquire an attractive example at a fraction of the cost that higher graded examples are bringing in todays market.
