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ANA Signature Sale 3066 17 Aug 2018
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Farouk gold Proof "Royal Wedding" 500 Piastres AH 1357 (1938) PR66 NGC, London mint, KM373. A quite popular and massive proof issue produced to commemorate the marriage of King Farouk to Queen Farida, this glowing offering displays endless reflectivity and flashes of bright luster. A few scattered handling marks are just visible under magnification and a tiny spot of die rust is visible just right of the corner of the king's lips. A highly coveted 20th century gold type that has managed sustained collector interest for quite some time, particularly at this premier level of certification.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD
Farouk gold Proof "Royal Wedding" 500 Piastres AH 1357 (1938) PR66 NGC, London mint, KM373. A quite popular and massive proof issue produced to commemorate the marriage of King Farouk to Queen Farida, this glowing offering displays endless reflectivity and flashes of bright luster. A few scattered handling marks are just visible under magnification and a tiny spot of die rust is visible just right of the corner of the king's lips. A highly coveted 20th century gold type that has managed sustained collector interest for quite some time, particularly at this premier level of certification.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD