Heritage World Coin Auctions
ANA Signature Sale 3056 3 Aug 2017
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George II gold Proof 1/2 Guinea 1728 PR63 NGC, Royal mint, KM565.1, S-3681, WR-75 (R4). Though Wilson and Rasmussen give this type a rarity rating of R4, meaning 11-20 specimens known, this type actually appears to be much scarcer than other types in the WR reference with higher rarity ratings. In our research, we have been able to find only 6 auction records for the type, with some of those almost certainly being the different appearances of the same coin. The last, and indeed only, time that Heritage handled one of these was as part of the Hans Cook Collection (Heritage 3030, January 2014, lot 24147), which also happens to be the last time another example has appeared at auction anywhere. That piece, graded an impressive PR65 Cameo by NGC, hammered at $20,000. Though the coin on offer here does not possess quite as lofty of a grade, it does have an important and impressive pedigree, which will certainly add a premium. Pleasing warm red toning, highly reflective surfaces and only insignificant instances of handling give this coin great eye-appeal.
Ex. Pittman Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 12000-15000 USD
George II gold Proof 1/2 Guinea 1728 PR63 NGC, Royal mint, KM565.1, S-3681, WR-75 (R4). Though Wilson and Rasmussen give this type a rarity rating of R4, meaning 11-20 specimens known, this type actually appears to be much scarcer than other types in the WR reference with higher rarity ratings. In our research, we have been able to find only 6 auction records for the type, with some of those almost certainly being the different appearances of the same coin. The last, and indeed only, time that Heritage handled one of these was as part of the Hans Cook Collection (Heritage 3030, January 2014, lot 24147), which also happens to be the last time another example has appeared at auction anywhere. That piece, graded an impressive PR65 Cameo by NGC, hammered at $20,000. Though the coin on offer here does not possess quite as lofty of a grade, it does have an important and impressive pedigree, which will certainly add a premium. Pleasing warm red toning, highly reflective surfaces and only insignificant instances of handling give this coin great eye-appeal.
Ex. Pittman Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 12000-15000 USD