Great Britain. Matte Proof Halfcrown, 1953. NGC PF66

Great Britain. Matte Proof Halfcrown, 1953. S.4137a; KM-893; ESC-4352 (R6). Elizabeth II. Obverse, portrait of Queen right by Mary Gillick. Reverse; Crowned shield of arms with E R at sides. Year of the coronation. Struck from sandblasted dies to give a matte appearance. Of the highest rarity. Pop 2 ; None Finer at NGC. Only 3 graded at NGC, the other is Matte Proof 65. NGC graded Matte Proof 66. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Norweb; Ex Goldberg Sale, 34, Feb 5, 2006, lot 2810.