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ANA Signature Sale 3066 17 Aug 2018
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Victoria Proof Crown 1839 PR65 Cameo PCGS, KM741, S-3882, ESC-279. Plain edge. The first year of Victoria's Crown coinage from her Coronation proof set, and a positively stunning numismatic jewel. A rarity in any condition, of the 72 specimens of the 1839 Crown seen by NGC or PCGS just two have received a higher certified grade than the present offering rendering it a true outlier for the type. Far be it from simply holding an elite certified grade, this Gem also boasts sublime eye appeal; blessed with especially rich, vivid magenta-red and golden blue iridescent toning, the fields fully reflective, the portrait and shield both deeply impressed by the dies, producing an exquisite and intricately detailed specimen. The last example of this type we handled was graded PR64+ in our January New York sale where it realized $40,800, and we believe that the loftier grade and glorious visual effect of the present offering will elicit even stronger bidding.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD
Victoria Proof Crown 1839 PR65 Cameo PCGS, KM741, S-3882, ESC-279. Plain edge. The first year of Victoria's Crown coinage from her Coronation proof set, and a positively stunning numismatic jewel. A rarity in any condition, of the 72 specimens of the 1839 Crown seen by NGC or PCGS just two have received a higher certified grade than the present offering rendering it a true outlier for the type. Far be it from simply holding an elite certified grade, this Gem also boasts sublime eye appeal; blessed with especially rich, vivid magenta-red and golden blue iridescent toning, the fields fully reflective, the portrait and shield both deeply impressed by the dies, producing an exquisite and intricately detailed specimen. The last example of this type we handled was graded PR64+ in our January New York sale where it realized $40,800, and we believe that the loftier grade and glorious visual effect of the present offering will elicit even stronger bidding.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD