Heritage World Coin Auctions
CSNS Signature Sale 3073 25-26 & 29 Apr 2019
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
German States
Prussia. Friedrich III Proof 5 Mark 1888-A PR66 NGC, Berlin mint, KM512, Dav-787, Jaeger-99. An absolutely stunning gem and utter delight to behold, subdued slate gray fields emitting brilliant flashes of lapis lazuli, crimson, and topaz as the coin is tilted in hand with a slight mottling of texture that adds a singular character. Presently tied for the finest certified by NGC, with none graded finer at PCGS, the present piece represents a truly elite specimen--a PR65 Cameo achieving $1762 in our April 2016 Chicago sale #3046 (lot 29980).
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD
Prussia. Friedrich III Proof 5 Mark 1888-A PR66 NGC, Berlin mint, KM512, Dav-787, Jaeger-99. An absolutely stunning gem and utter delight to behold, subdued slate gray fields emitting brilliant flashes of lapis lazuli, crimson, and topaz as the coin is tilted in hand with a slight mottling of texture that adds a singular character. Presently tied for the finest certified by NGC, with none graded finer at PCGS, the present piece represents a truly elite specimen--a PR65 Cameo achieving $1762 in our April 2016 Chicago sale #3046 (lot 29980).
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD