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CSNS Signature Sale 3073 25-26 & 29 Apr 2019
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George IV gold Specimen Coronation Medal 1821 AU Details (Damage) PCGS, 31.08gm, BHM-1070, Eimer-1146. By Benedito Pistrucci. Out of the many coronation medals produced for British monarchs over the last few hundred years, few are as fine in their engraving and visual effect as the present example, produced by Pistrucci for George IV. Although an overweight and unattractive King, the Italian engraver has managed to give George an intensely noble appearance, and in such a high relief that the leaves of his laureate wreath are thrust forward in a symbolic testament to his Kingship and honor. Although heavily scuffed with notable surface wear, this piece retains obviously bright mirror fields and a pleasing planchet color.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1200 USD
George IV gold Specimen Coronation Medal 1821 AU Details (Damage) PCGS, 31.08gm, BHM-1070, Eimer-1146. By Benedito Pistrucci. Out of the many coronation medals produced for British monarchs over the last few hundred years, few are as fine in their engraving and visual effect as the present example, produced by Pistrucci for George IV. Although an overweight and unattractive King, the Italian engraver has managed to give George an intensely noble appearance, and in such a high relief that the leaves of his laureate wreath are thrust forward in a symbolic testament to his Kingship and honor. Although heavily scuffed with notable surface wear, this piece retains obviously bright mirror fields and a pleasing planchet color.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1200 USD