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ANA Signature Sale 3075 15 Aug 2019
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George III gold Specimen "Cambridge University Chancellor" Medal 1768 SP62 PCGS, Eimer-728. 52mm. 103.24gm. By J. Kirk and T. Wyon, Jr. Produced to commemorate the appointment of Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton, as Chancellor of Cambridge University, marked on the edge "JOHANNES GOODSICH . A . B . COLL . TRIN . 1807"; this is an engraver's error, as this piece was actually presented to John Goodrich in 1807. An appealing large size gold offering, seemingly worthy of a cameo designation for its frosted portrait of George with its fields behind flashier. Its devices have been rendered in strong relief to a high standard befitting its elite and hefty fabric, the planchet colored a deep aged-gold, scattered contact marks defining the grade and yet this piece clearly approaches choice. An extremely rare type, seldom offered for sale and a charming addition to any collection of British gold medals.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-iii-gold-specimen-cambridge-university-chancellor-medal-1768-sp62-pcgs-/a/3075-32223.s?type=CoinArchives3075
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Estimate: 15000-16000 USD
George III gold Specimen "Cambridge University Chancellor" Medal 1768 SP62 PCGS, Eimer-728. 52mm. 103.24gm. By J. Kirk and T. Wyon, Jr. Produced to commemorate the appointment of Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton, as Chancellor of Cambridge University, marked on the edge "JOHANNES GOODSICH . A . B . COLL . TRIN . 1807"; this is an engraver's error, as this piece was actually presented to John Goodrich in 1807. An appealing large size gold offering, seemingly worthy of a cameo designation for its frosted portrait of George with its fields behind flashier. Its devices have been rendered in strong relief to a high standard befitting its elite and hefty fabric, the planchet colored a deep aged-gold, scattered contact marks defining the grade and yet this piece clearly approaches choice. An extremely rare type, seldom offered for sale and a charming addition to any collection of British gold medals.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-iii-gold-specimen-cambridge-university-chancellor-medal-1768-sp62-pcgs-/a/3075-32223.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-16000 USD