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ANA Signature Sale 3066 17 Aug 2018
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George IV gold Proof 2 Pounds 1826 PR66 Cameo NGC, KM701, S-3799, W&R-228. The single highest graded specimen by either NGC or PCGS, and when describing a coin as popular and rare as the present example, that statement carries considerable weight! Of the small number of 1826 Proof Sets produced (somewhere between 150 and 400), 85 Proof 2 Pounds have been certified by NGC or PCGS combined, making this gorgeous offering the finest of at least 85, and certainly amongst the finest extant. Incredibly, despite its lofty certification, it still appears conservatively graded as the luxurious coverage of frost on George's portrait and the draped reverse shield seem to merit an Ultra Cameo certification. The fields behind are glossy and flawless, so reflective as to appear 'black and white' as oppose to the sun-yellow color of their metal. Even the edge is perfect and reflective, the legend prominent and bold. One simply cannot upgrade upon this coin; look no further for quality nor beauty, as this coin has both in abundance. Magnificent, unique in this grade and certain to elicit excitement amongst the most advanced collectors of British Proofs.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 40000-50000 USD
George IV gold Proof 2 Pounds 1826 PR66 Cameo NGC, KM701, S-3799, W&R-228. The single highest graded specimen by either NGC or PCGS, and when describing a coin as popular and rare as the present example, that statement carries considerable weight! Of the small number of 1826 Proof Sets produced (somewhere between 150 and 400), 85 Proof 2 Pounds have been certified by NGC or PCGS combined, making this gorgeous offering the finest of at least 85, and certainly amongst the finest extant. Incredibly, despite its lofty certification, it still appears conservatively graded as the luxurious coverage of frost on George's portrait and the draped reverse shield seem to merit an Ultra Cameo certification. The fields behind are glossy and flawless, so reflective as to appear 'black and white' as oppose to the sun-yellow color of their metal. Even the edge is perfect and reflective, the legend prominent and bold. One simply cannot upgrade upon this coin; look no further for quality nor beauty, as this coin has both in abundance. Magnificent, unique in this grade and certain to elicit excitement amongst the most advanced collectors of British Proofs.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 40000-50000 USD