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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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Commonwealth gold Unite 1653 MS63 NGC, KM395.1, S-3208, N-2715. Tied for the finest-graded example of the date by either NGC or PCGS, an enchanting choice Mint State Unite. Commonwealth coinage was introduced in 1649 to mark Parliament's victory over Charles I and monarchy as a whole, and Oliver Cromwell likely took vindictive pleasure in removing any likeness of a king or queen, and changing the decadent Latin legends to more Puritan English. These new coins were loathed for their ugliness, and dubbed 'breeches money' in reference to the twin shields of England and Ireland resembling a pair of trousers, a factor which did not stop the Mint producing vast quantities of these coins. Despite their contemporary vilification we can now truly appreciate this coinage, partially through its style and partially from its utter separation from any preceding or following styles. The present specimen exhibits fully defined details commensurate with a bold strike, every minute textural element within the shields present, original surfaces toned a blazing orange. The ceiling of quality for the type, a truly immense offering.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Commonwealth gold Unite 1653 MS63 NGC, KM395.1, S-3208, N-2715. Tied for the finest-graded example of the date by either NGC or PCGS, an enchanting choice Mint State Unite. Commonwealth coinage was introduced in 1649 to mark Parliament's victory over Charles I and monarchy as a whole, and Oliver Cromwell likely took vindictive pleasure in removing any likeness of a king or queen, and changing the decadent Latin legends to more Puritan English. These new coins were loathed for their ugliness, and dubbed 'breeches money' in reference to the twin shields of England and Ireland resembling a pair of trousers, a factor which did not stop the Mint producing vast quantities of these coins. Despite their contemporary vilification we can now truly appreciate this coinage, partially through its style and partially from its utter separation from any preceding or following styles. The present specimen exhibits fully defined details commensurate with a bold strike, every minute textural element within the shields present, original surfaces toned a blazing orange. The ceiling of quality for the type, a truly immense offering.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD