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Menelik II gold Proof Fantasy Birr (Talari) EE 1889 (1897) PR66 Cameo NGC, Pinches mint, KM-X1, Gill-S40. Reportedly struck by Pinches for Geoffrey Hearn in the 1950s. This large gold type exhibits a medallic level of relief and detail, boasting superb mirrors. Although population data is not currently available for this type, we could find none that have graded higher. Struck in a reported mintage of only 10 pieces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-3500 USD
Menelik II gold Proof Fantasy Birr (Talari) EE 1889 (1897) PR66 Cameo NGC, Pinches mint, KM-X1, Gill-S40. Reportedly struck by Pinches for Geoffrey Hearn in the 1950s. This large gold type exhibits a medallic level of relief and detail, boasting superb mirrors. Although population data is not currently available for this type, we could find none that have graded higher. Struck in a reported mintage of only 10 pieces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-3500 USD