Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2019 ANA - Sess. A-C 14 & 16 Aug 2019
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GREAT BRITAIN. Angel, ND (1471-83). London Mint. Edward IV. PCGS MS-63 Gold Shield.
5.11 gms, 79.0 grains (Law Sale Catalog). S-2091; North-1626; Fr-139. Mintmark: Heraldic Cinquefoil. Obverse: St. Michael, with feathered wings, spearing dragon. Reverse: Ship with shield at center; 'E' and rose flank thick cross-like mast. Quintessential "War of the Roses" type. A stunning coin obtained directly at the Thomas H. Law Collection sale six years ago by the consignor and fetching a seemingly dear price. However, the lifelike facial details and ruffled feathers facing off with the sneering dragon head form a powerful image. As made, Mint State, possessing a near perfect strike and flan quality. Frosty and choice in all respects. An ideal type coin from this series a heavenly Angel.
5.11 gms, 79.0 grains (Law Sale Catalog). S-2091; North-1626; Fr-139. Mintmark: Heraldic Cinquefoil. Obverse: St. Michael, with feathered wings, spearing dragon. Reverse: Ship with shield at center; 'E' and rose flank thick cross-like mast. Quintessential "War of the Roses" type. A stunning coin obtained directly at the Thomas H. Law Collection sale six years ago by the consignor and fetching a seemingly dear price. However, the lifelike facial details and ruffled feathers facing off with the sneering dragon head form a powerful image. As made, Mint State, possessing a near perfect strike and flan quality. Frosty and choice in all respects. An ideal type coin from this series a heavenly Angel.
From the Downing Collection.
Ex: Thomas H. Law Collection of English Gold Coins (Stack's Bowers - 8/2013) Lot 20040 @ $11,750.
Ex: Glendining (4/1982) Lot 6.
Estimate: $6000.00- $10000.00