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NYINC Signature Sale 3061 7-8 Jan 2018
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Elizabeth II gold "Golden Eagle Nugget" Proof Uniface Die Trial 25 Dollars (1/4 oz) 1986-(P) PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Perth mint, KM-Unl. (KM90 for type). An intriguing one-sided trial for this first modern bullion coinage of Australia, depicting the famous "Golden Eagle" nugget that was discovered in 1931 and weighed in at an amazing 1,136 troy ounces. Carefully preserved, this piece displays deep reflectivity around the legends and rich, cameo-producing frost around the central nugget depiction. The design-free side showcases the highly polished pre-strike preparation of the planchet, with the addition of an engraved "2" in the center. Undoubtedly very rare, this item would make a great addition to any collection of trials, errors or oddities in gold.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
Elizabeth II gold "Golden Eagle Nugget" Proof Uniface Die Trial 25 Dollars (1/4 oz) 1986-(P) PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Perth mint, KM-Unl. (KM90 for type). An intriguing one-sided trial for this first modern bullion coinage of Australia, depicting the famous "Golden Eagle" nugget that was discovered in 1931 and weighed in at an amazing 1,136 troy ounces. Carefully preserved, this piece displays deep reflectivity around the legends and rich, cameo-producing frost around the central nugget depiction. The design-free side showcases the highly polished pre-strike preparation of the planchet, with the addition of an engraved "2" in the center. Undoubtedly very rare, this item would make a great addition to any collection of trials, errors or oddities in gold.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD