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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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British Colony - Edward VII 18 Piastres 1907 XF45 NGC, KM10. The rarest of the Cyprus issues from this era, the present offering displays fantastic, cabinet patination that coats the surfaces in a classic shade of gunmetal with darker, graphite color resting within the peripheries. A surprising amount of amber luster resides within the protected areas, illuminating the design elements upon rotation. As is commensurate with the grade, the devices exhibit moderate wear and the fields contain handling marks that have blended nicely into the surrounding patina. A significant and elusive type, collectible at all levels, and scarce as such.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD
British Colony - Edward VII 18 Piastres 1907 XF45 NGC, KM10. The rarest of the Cyprus issues from this era, the present offering displays fantastic, cabinet patination that coats the surfaces in a classic shade of gunmetal with darker, graphite color resting within the peripheries. A surprising amount of amber luster resides within the protected areas, illuminating the design elements upon rotation. As is commensurate with the grade, the devices exhibit moderate wear and the fields contain handling marks that have blended nicely into the surrounding patina. A significant and elusive type, collectible at all levels, and scarce as such.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD