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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Republic Proof Gourde 1881 PR66 Cameo NGC, Paris mint, KM46. An outstanding representative of this highly collected issue, as well as the first date in the series, presenting silvery-gray surfaces dappled with tones of lavender across both sides. As a type, this large crown is usually encountered in much lesser conditions, so to experience an example in such a deluxe quality--not to mention Proof format--is an absolute rarity. In taking a closer look at the surfaces, the eye is able to easily navigate the fields without so much as a contact mark to disturb its path, while the designs are fully styled and express pinpoint definition. For the sake of accuracy, traces of cabinet friction are noted along the highpoints of the bust; however, the overall allure of this crown remains definitively bold, and unsurprisingly, this selection is the only certified example with a Proof Cameo designation.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Republic Proof Gourde 1881 PR66 Cameo NGC, Paris mint, KM46. An outstanding representative of this highly collected issue, as well as the first date in the series, presenting silvery-gray surfaces dappled with tones of lavender across both sides. As a type, this large crown is usually encountered in much lesser conditions, so to experience an example in such a deluxe quality--not to mention Proof format--is an absolute rarity. In taking a closer look at the surfaces, the eye is able to easily navigate the fields without so much as a contact mark to disturb its path, while the designs are fully styled and express pinpoint definition. For the sake of accuracy, traces of cabinet friction are noted along the highpoints of the bust; however, the overall allure of this crown remains definitively bold, and unsurprisingly, this selection is the only certified example with a Proof Cameo designation.
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD