Heritage World Coin Auctions
ANA Signature Sale 3075 15 Aug 2019
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Great Britain
James II gold 5 Guineas 1688 AU55 PCGS, KM460.1, S-3397A. A praiseworthy selection from this short-lived Catholic monarch, with minor handling preventing it from approaching Mint State yet retaining a pleasing coverage of detail. Clearly a superbly struck coin despite the flattening to the high points, James's portrait impressively represented and punctuated through hints of russet toning. This patina intensifies in the fields, a peach overtone to the otherwise rich butter gold planchet. Bold, original luster is evident at the peripheries, a gleaming frame to the central devices and legends. Boasting an eye appeal far beyond what one would expect for the grade, a piece which will not escape the notice of selective collectors.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-james-ii-gold-5-guineas-1688-au55-pcgs-/a/3075-32206.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 35000-45000 USD
James II gold 5 Guineas 1688 AU55 PCGS, KM460.1, S-3397A. A praiseworthy selection from this short-lived Catholic monarch, with minor handling preventing it from approaching Mint State yet retaining a pleasing coverage of detail. Clearly a superbly struck coin despite the flattening to the high points, James's portrait impressively represented and punctuated through hints of russet toning. This patina intensifies in the fields, a peach overtone to the otherwise rich butter gold planchet. Bold, original luster is evident at the peripheries, a gleaming frame to the central devices and legends. Boasting an eye appeal far beyond what one would expect for the grade, a piece which will not escape the notice of selective collectors.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-james-ii-gold-5-guineas-1688-au55-pcgs-/a/3075-32206.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 35000-45000 USD