Great Britain
Edward VII gold 5 Pounds 1902 MS61 NGC, KM807, S-3965. Of the 35,000 business strike 5 Pounds produced in this year, 27,000 pieces were melted leaving just 8,000 behind. Additionally, as the remainder of 5 Pounds struck in 1902 were matte Proofs, these currency issues are brighter and, some feel, more attractive. The present offering has encountered contact with other coins but has been scarcely handled and lacks any discernible wear, its luster strong and color a warm sunset yellow.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2000-2200 USD