Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2018 NYINC Auction 11-13 Jan 2018
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SOUTH AFRICA. Cape of Good Hope. Penny Pattern, 1889. NGC PROOF-64 BN.
Bruce-1; Hern-C9. Short horn reverse. Hern notes that these were struck as salesman's samples and are not true proofs. Whether or not the reader agrees with Hern, this specimen has a full sharp strike, flashy mirror fields and frosted devices displaying lovely hues of blue, purple and magenta over smooth chocolate surfaces. Quite and attractive example with excellent eye appeal. NGC PROOF-64 BN.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
Bruce-1; Hern-C9. Short horn reverse. Hern notes that these were struck as salesman's samples and are not true proofs. Whether or not the reader agrees with Hern, this specimen has a full sharp strike, flashy mirror fields and frosted devices displaying lovely hues of blue, purple and magenta over smooth chocolate surfaces. Quite and attractive example with excellent eye appeal. NGC PROOF-64 BN.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00