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ANA Signature Sale 3056 3 Aug 2017
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Charles II gold "Elephant" 5 Guineas 1668 AU50 NGC, Royal mint, KM430.2, S-3329. Vicesimo edge. A noteworthy example of this inaugural date in the series, featuring the coveted elephant hallmark that indicates the gold specie used to produce this coin came from The Africa Company of Merchants. Full of residual luster that shimmers across the fields, the eye is able to easily navigate the surfaces, with particular focus on the centered designs, the high rims, and the bold rendering of the elephant motif. A heavily demanded issue, with the current offering worthy enough to sit amongst the finest cabinets of British gold.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Charles II gold "Elephant" 5 Guineas 1668 AU50 NGC, Royal mint, KM430.2, S-3329. Vicesimo edge. A noteworthy example of this inaugural date in the series, featuring the coveted elephant hallmark that indicates the gold specie used to produce this coin came from The Africa Company of Merchants. Full of residual luster that shimmers across the fields, the eye is able to easily navigate the surfaces, with particular focus on the centered designs, the high rims, and the bold rendering of the elephant motif. A heavily demanded issue, with the current offering worthy enough to sit amongst the finest cabinets of British gold.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD