Edward VII (1901-10), matt proof silver Crown, 1902, Coronation issue, 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 FID: DEF: IND: IMP:, rev. St. George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. initials to upper right for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, edge inscribed in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI II , weight 28.37g (Bull 3562; ESC 362; L&S 2; Davies 1530; S.3979). A superb example almost as struck with strong matte proof brilliance and excellent eye appeal, unusual for this type, graded by NGC as PF64 MATTE. With top pop being PF66 Matte this is a truly spectacular example of an exceedingly difficult coin to find in higher grades.