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Elizabeth II gold Off-Metal Proof 15 Dollars 1992 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Royal Canadian mint, cf. KM215 (for original type in silver). 1992 Olympics series: Spirit of the Generations. By Stewart Sherwood. An interesting and highly unusual off-metal striking, in which the dies for the original silver issue were used in tandem with a planchet for a contemporary 1 oz gold Maple Leaf. The diameter of this gold planchet (30mm) expanded during the striking process to the size of the dies (40mm), thus accounting for the slightly odd nature to the rims of this piece, as there was not quite enough metal to fill the entire area demanded by the dies. An incredible rarity, this particular specimen received a brief article in the February 5, 2016 edition of Coin Week, while a second example, graded by PCGS as a PR67 Deep Cameo, received its own write-up in the August 20, 2016 'Discoveries' section of MintErrorNews.com. Given the extremely atypical and intriguing nature of its striking process, this important example would serve as a cornerstone in any Canadian or mint error collection. Full gem quality, with delightfully frosted devices and exceptionally mirrored surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Elizabeth II gold Off-Metal Proof 15 Dollars 1992 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Royal Canadian mint, cf. KM215 (for original type in silver). 1992 Olympics series: Spirit of the Generations. By Stewart Sherwood. An interesting and highly unusual off-metal striking, in which the dies for the original silver issue were used in tandem with a planchet for a contemporary 1 oz gold Maple Leaf. The diameter of this gold planchet (30mm) expanded during the striking process to the size of the dies (40mm), thus accounting for the slightly odd nature to the rims of this piece, as there was not quite enough metal to fill the entire area demanded by the dies. An incredible rarity, this particular specimen received a brief article in the February 5, 2016 edition of Coin Week, while a second example, graded by PCGS as a PR67 Deep Cameo, received its own write-up in the August 20, 2016 'Discoveries' section of MintErrorNews.com. Given the extremely atypical and intriguing nature of its striking process, this important example would serve as a cornerstone in any Canadian or mint error collection. Full gem quality, with delightfully frosted devices and exceptionally mirrored surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD