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Long Beach Signature Sale 3067 6-7 Sep 2018
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British Colony. Victoria "Cape of Good Hope" Proof Penny 1889 PR66 Red Cameo NGC, Brussels mint, KM-XPn1, Hern-C9. Nearly the ceiling of quality for this enigmatic series. Hern notes that supposedly only around 20 of these rare types were struck as salesman's samples and are not true proofs; however, proof or no, this piece is undeniably captivating. Absolutely vivid in its red color, not one break to its glossy surfaces, detail magnificently well struck-up, the eye-appeal of this piece simply cannot be improved upon. A highly-collectable premium Gem.
From the Feeling Good Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
British Colony. Victoria "Cape of Good Hope" Proof Penny 1889 PR66 Red Cameo NGC, Brussels mint, KM-XPn1, Hern-C9. Nearly the ceiling of quality for this enigmatic series. Hern notes that supposedly only around 20 of these rare types were struck as salesman's samples and are not true proofs; however, proof or no, this piece is undeniably captivating. Absolutely vivid in its red color, not one break to its glossy surfaces, detail magnificently well struck-up, the eye-appeal of this piece simply cannot be improved upon. A highly-collectable premium Gem.
From the Feeling Good Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD