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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Hall. Free City Taler 1746-CGL MS65★ NGC, KM32, Dav-2279. Mintage of just 800 pieces. A beautiful coin with attractive, natural toning and significant underlying prooflike gloss. Francis' bust, which is clearly the focal point of this issue, lends significant credibility to P. P. Werner's ability as an engraver, as the detail within his clothing and hair is not only conveyed in exceptional intricacy, but as a whole, the profile rises from the fields in near-medallic form. Further inspection does yield a few contact ticks in the right obverse field, but these blend admirably with the surfaces. Certainly an elite relic of the period and one that should be appreciated as a piece of art.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD
Hall. Free City Taler 1746-CGL MS65★ NGC, KM32, Dav-2279. Mintage of just 800 pieces. A beautiful coin with attractive, natural toning and significant underlying prooflike gloss. Francis' bust, which is clearly the focal point of this issue, lends significant credibility to P. P. Werner's ability as an engraver, as the detail within his clothing and hair is not only conveyed in exceptional intricacy, but as a whole, the profile rises from the fields in near-medallic form. Further inspection does yield a few contact ticks in the right obverse field, but these blend admirably with the surfaces. Certainly an elite relic of the period and one that should be appreciated as a piece of art.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD