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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm IV Proof 2 Taler 1856-A PR64 Cameo NGC, KM467, Dav-772, Thun-259. Obv. Bare head bust right. Rev. Crowned and mantled arms with date below. An incredible example of this final-year issue of the type. The fields are deeply mirrored, with heavy frosting on the central devices. A light spray of golden toning covers each side and the overall appearance is exceptional. Extremely rare in Proof, and the only example certified by either NGC, or PCGS. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $125 in VF, $145 in EF, $230 in UNC, $330 in BU.
Estimate: 4500-5000 USD
Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm IV Proof 2 Taler 1856-A PR64 Cameo NGC, KM467, Dav-772, Thun-259. Obv. Bare head bust right. Rev. Crowned and mantled arms with date below. An incredible example of this final-year issue of the type. The fields are deeply mirrored, with heavy frosting on the central devices. A light spray of golden toning covers each side and the overall appearance is exceptional. Extremely rare in Proof, and the only example certified by either NGC, or PCGS. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $125 in VF, $145 in EF, $230 in UNC, $330 in BU.
Estimate: 4500-5000 USD