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Republic 5-Piece Certified gold "Hand on Book" Denomination Set NGC,
1) 1/2 Escudo 1863 C-CE - MS65, Culiacan mint, KM378.
2) Escudo 1825 Ga-FS - MS65, Guadalajara mint, KM379.2. Ex. Hammel Collection
3) 2 Escudos 1863/1 Ga-JG - MS64, Guadalajara mint, KM380.3. Ex. Casterline Collection
4) 4 Escudos 1829/8 Go-MJ - MS65, Guanajuato mint, KM383.4. Ex. Garrett Collection
5) 8 Escudos 1858 Zs-Mo - MS65 Prooflike, Zacatecas mint, KM383.11. Ex. Norweb Collection
Sharing the same popular design, these coins do not herald from any one year or mint. However, this set is united by each piece's extremely high quality, each selection chosen for being simply the best available. This assemblage astounds in every regard, four out of five of these specimens representing the single highest graded by either NGC or PCGS, the 2 Escudos finer than any in the PCGS census and second from highest at NGC. The 8 and 4 Escudos are by far the most striking--the 8 being the only example of this year to have been awarded a "Prooflike" designation, its grade higher than any of the regular finish pieces, and its provenance impeccable. Intensely glossy, an adjustment mark notable through the obverse center yet largely obscured by the bold strike, starkly free of contact marks or hairlines. In some regards the 4 Escudos is even more visually appealing, not as glossy as its larger companion but with a reflective patina which needs to be seen to be believed; exceptionally deep gold color, blazing spears of orange and russet tone drawing attention the sharp gem-level devices. The three minor denominations all share a uniform lemon-gold color, abundant luster and a matching quality of strike. Quite honestly the finest of each type the cataloger has ever seen, and sure to be the superlative centerpiece in a world-class collection of Mexican Republic gold.
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Estimate: 45000-55000 USD
Republic 5-Piece Certified gold "Hand on Book" Denomination Set NGC,
1) 1/2 Escudo 1863 C-CE - MS65, Culiacan mint, KM378.
2) Escudo 1825 Ga-FS - MS65, Guadalajara mint, KM379.2. Ex. Hammel Collection
3) 2 Escudos 1863/1 Ga-JG - MS64, Guadalajara mint, KM380.3. Ex. Casterline Collection
4) 4 Escudos 1829/8 Go-MJ - MS65, Guanajuato mint, KM383.4. Ex. Garrett Collection
5) 8 Escudos 1858 Zs-Mo - MS65 Prooflike, Zacatecas mint, KM383.11. Ex. Norweb Collection
Sharing the same popular design, these coins do not herald from any one year or mint. However, this set is united by each piece's extremely high quality, each selection chosen for being simply the best available. This assemblage astounds in every regard, four out of five of these specimens representing the single highest graded by either NGC or PCGS, the 2 Escudos finer than any in the PCGS census and second from highest at NGC. The 8 and 4 Escudos are by far the most striking--the 8 being the only example of this year to have been awarded a "Prooflike" designation, its grade higher than any of the regular finish pieces, and its provenance impeccable. Intensely glossy, an adjustment mark notable through the obverse center yet largely obscured by the bold strike, starkly free of contact marks or hairlines. In some regards the 4 Escudos is even more visually appealing, not as glossy as its larger companion but with a reflective patina which needs to be seen to be believed; exceptionally deep gold color, blazing spears of orange and russet tone drawing attention the sharp gem-level devices. The three minor denominations all share a uniform lemon-gold color, abundant luster and a matching quality of strike. Quite honestly the finest of each type the cataloger has ever seen, and sure to be the superlative centerpiece in a world-class collection of Mexican Republic gold.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/mexico/mexico-republic-5-piece-certified-gold-hand-on-book-denomination-set-ngc-total-5-coins-/a/3075-32334.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 45000-55000 USD