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ANA Signature Sale 3066 17 Aug 2018
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George I gold 50 Drachmai 1876-A MS63+ PCGS, Paris mint, KM50, Fr-14, Karamitsos-165. Mintage: 182. Fully bold, and one of the key rarities of this Greek series (outranked only by the incredibly scarce 100 Drachmai). Boasting a golden-honey hue that can only be acquired through age and superb preservation, the mirror-like fields turn nearly jet black when rotated, giving the razor-sharp devices a radiant, almost ethereal appearance. While a scattering of light handling marks are observed on both sides, they are rapidly overtaken by die polish lines. For reference, an MS62 selection achieved a stunning $42,300 in our January 2017 NYINC Signature Auction #3051 (Lot 34279), and we expect this offering--currently the finest-known certified specimen from this singular issue--to generate even more excitement among collectors.
From the Collection of a Philhellene
HID02901242017
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD
George I gold 50 Drachmai 1876-A MS63+ PCGS, Paris mint, KM50, Fr-14, Karamitsos-165. Mintage: 182. Fully bold, and one of the key rarities of this Greek series (outranked only by the incredibly scarce 100 Drachmai). Boasting a golden-honey hue that can only be acquired through age and superb preservation, the mirror-like fields turn nearly jet black when rotated, giving the razor-sharp devices a radiant, almost ethereal appearance. While a scattering of light handling marks are observed on both sides, they are rapidly overtaken by die polish lines. For reference, an MS62 selection achieved a stunning $42,300 in our January 2017 NYINC Signature Auction #3051 (Lot 34279), and we expect this offering--currently the finest-known certified specimen from this singular issue--to generate even more excitement among collectors.
From the Collection of a Philhellene
HID02901242017
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD