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ANA Signature Sale 3056 3 Aug 2017
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Edward VII Specimen gold Sovereign 1908-C SP62 PCGS, Ottawa mint, KM14, Fr-1. Mintage: 636. Engraved by George William De Saulles. An elite example of this scarce, commemorative date, with the iconic images of Edward VII gracing the obverse and the boldly rendered depiction of St. George slaying the dragon on the reverse. The overall nature of this piece surpasses its numerical grade, with glowing citrus-hued color that retains expressive luster and a reverse that manages to escape any real instances of handling. Widely accepted as a ceremonial issue that marks the opening of the Ottawa mint, this low-mintage, Specimen-only Canadian Sovereign issue is destined to please.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
Edward VII Specimen gold Sovereign 1908-C SP62 PCGS, Ottawa mint, KM14, Fr-1. Mintage: 636. Engraved by George William De Saulles. An elite example of this scarce, commemorative date, with the iconic images of Edward VII gracing the obverse and the boldly rendered depiction of St. George slaying the dragon on the reverse. The overall nature of this piece surpasses its numerical grade, with glowing citrus-hued color that retains expressive luster and a reverse that manages to escape any real instances of handling. Widely accepted as a ceremonial issue that marks the opening of the Ottawa mint, this low-mintage, Specimen-only Canadian Sovereign issue is destined to please.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD