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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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Austrian Netherlands
Austrian Netherlands. Insurrection gold 14 Florins 1790-(b) MS62 PCGS, Brussels mint, KM51, Fr-402 (Belgium), NBBR-8. Given its one-year production, the Insurrection coinage of the Austrian Netherlands remains elusive to most collectors. This particularly becomes the case when looking for gold coinage, of which there is only one type: the 1790 gold 14 Florin issue. Aside from being an unusual denomination, the uniqueness of the type comes both from its historical context and relative scarcity, with only 3,805 made in the single year of production. This is a remarkable thought when one concludes, from this fact, that there were only this many gold coins produced to represent an entire, even if short-lived, period in the entity's history.
Being Mint State, this example necessarily ranks among the best of those. Collectors seeking the apex of quality and preservation tend to discount the lower Mint State grades, but this offering shows an eye appeal that seems outsized for its assigned certification. In addition to being well-struck overall, the surfaces display a pleasing golden shimmering luster. The fields exhibit light wisps and mild marks, though these seem to blend into the background quite well, the result being that the offering feels fully choice in hand and arguably could easily have graded a point higher. All said, a magnificent piece, one that will appeal to the seekers of historical treasure and numismatic beauty alike.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD
Austrian Netherlands. Insurrection gold 14 Florins 1790-(b) MS62 PCGS, Brussels mint, KM51, Fr-402 (Belgium), NBBR-8. Given its one-year production, the Insurrection coinage of the Austrian Netherlands remains elusive to most collectors. This particularly becomes the case when looking for gold coinage, of which there is only one type: the 1790 gold 14 Florin issue. Aside from being an unusual denomination, the uniqueness of the type comes both from its historical context and relative scarcity, with only 3,805 made in the single year of production. This is a remarkable thought when one concludes, from this fact, that there were only this many gold coins produced to represent an entire, even if short-lived, period in the entity's history.
Being Mint State, this example necessarily ranks among the best of those. Collectors seeking the apex of quality and preservation tend to discount the lower Mint State grades, but this offering shows an eye appeal that seems outsized for its assigned certification. In addition to being well-struck overall, the surfaces display a pleasing golden shimmering luster. The fields exhibit light wisps and mild marks, though these seem to blend into the background quite well, the result being that the offering feels fully choice in hand and arguably could easily have graded a point higher. All said, a magnificent piece, one that will appeal to the seekers of historical treasure and numismatic beauty alike.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD