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ANA Signature Sale 3056 3 Aug 2017
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William IV Proof Crown 1834 PR62 PCGS, Royal mint, KM715 (unlisted date), S-3833, L&S-6, ESC-2465 (R5). An extreme rarity of around 10 known, and often cataloged as a pattern when sold, but perhaps more appropriately termed a "presentation issue" based on its design being identical to the more available (yet still rare) 1831 proof crown. A superb representative of the type, this example is superbly preserved and presented, reflecting generations of careful cabinet storage that has imparted pleasing earthen tone, mixed with instances of bright multicolored patina, atop obviously reflective surfaces. Beneath the tone, very light instances of hairlines exist, but with greater frequency, magnification reveals the as-made die polish lines that helped to generate this coin's reflectivity. Although no Cameo designation was assigned by PCGS, William's portrait shows clear frost, while the reverse contrast is more subtle. Conservatively graded overall, this piece is almost certainly among the finest 3-4 extant, with an NGC-graded PR66 Cameo being the finest observed, while the other two examples that have sold at public sale in the past decade were described as having a "slight edge bruise" and "very light hairlines...almost uncirculated", and would almost certainly rank below the present coin in a quality census. With the accompanying provenance that once placed this coin inside the famous John Pittman collection, we expect fierce competition for the right to own this British jewel.
Ex. Pittman Collection (Akers 8/1999 - Lot 3684)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 50000-100000 USD
William IV Proof Crown 1834 PR62 PCGS, Royal mint, KM715 (unlisted date), S-3833, L&S-6, ESC-2465 (R5). An extreme rarity of around 10 known, and often cataloged as a pattern when sold, but perhaps more appropriately termed a "presentation issue" based on its design being identical to the more available (yet still rare) 1831 proof crown. A superb representative of the type, this example is superbly preserved and presented, reflecting generations of careful cabinet storage that has imparted pleasing earthen tone, mixed with instances of bright multicolored patina, atop obviously reflective surfaces. Beneath the tone, very light instances of hairlines exist, but with greater frequency, magnification reveals the as-made die polish lines that helped to generate this coin's reflectivity. Although no Cameo designation was assigned by PCGS, William's portrait shows clear frost, while the reverse contrast is more subtle. Conservatively graded overall, this piece is almost certainly among the finest 3-4 extant, with an NGC-graded PR66 Cameo being the finest observed, while the other two examples that have sold at public sale in the past decade were described as having a "slight edge bruise" and "very light hairlines...almost uncirculated", and would almost certainly rank below the present coin in a quality census. With the accompanying provenance that once placed this coin inside the famous John Pittman collection, we expect fierce competition for the right to own this British jewel.
Ex. Pittman Collection (Akers 8/1999 - Lot 3684)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 50000-100000 USD