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CSNS Signature Sale 3073 25-26 & 29 Apr 2019
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George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1825 MS64 PCGS, KM689, S-3803. A highly unusual Half Sovereign - from its obverse, at first glance, one would assume it to be a Proof. It is only on inspection of the reverse that one sees smooth satiny luster, showing it to be a simply exceptional business strike. The obverse field is one endless mirror, Pistrucci's depiction of George razor-sharp and absolutely without handling marks; a splash of deep orange tone is present in front of the King's portrait. Never before has the cataloger seen such fields on a regular issue coin of this type. Noteworthy for its stunning eye appeal and near-gem grade, a fantastic example of this type likely unmatched for aesthetic impact.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD
George IV gold 1/2 Sovereign 1825 MS64 PCGS, KM689, S-3803. A highly unusual Half Sovereign - from its obverse, at first glance, one would assume it to be a Proof. It is only on inspection of the reverse that one sees smooth satiny luster, showing it to be a simply exceptional business strike. The obverse field is one endless mirror, Pistrucci's depiction of George razor-sharp and absolutely without handling marks; a splash of deep orange tone is present in front of the King's portrait. Never before has the cataloger seen such fields on a regular issue coin of this type. Noteworthy for its stunning eye appeal and near-gem grade, a fantastic example of this type likely unmatched for aesthetic impact.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD