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Anne "Vigo" Crown 1703 MS65 NGC, KM519.1, S-3576, ESC-1340. Simply put, this is the best Vigo Crown any collector can ever hope to obtain; almost certainly the finest extant, and by far the highest graded on NGC and PCGS's databases. Described in the Whetmore catalogue as "extremely fine, proof-like", purchased from an estate with an original envelope stating "From Aunt, 1703" implying it was put aside before it ever entered circulation - and this theory is certainly borne out by the quality this Crown exhibits. Perfectly and centrally struck, its devices ever-so-slightly matte in comparison to the Prooflike glossy fields behind, its color a storm-gray with bursts of gold and steel blue at the peripheries, its eye appeal unbeatable. Collectors familiar with British Crowns will certainly realize that, despite its gem grade being unprecedented for the type, this specimen is leagues beyond even this lofty technical certification. An outstanding jewel of the Crown series. Sold with a copy of the 1961 Whetmore catalogue.
Ex. Whetmore Collection (Glendining, 14 July 1961, Lot 89) (Where it realized £135.0.0)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-anne-vigo-crown-1703-ms65-ngc-/a/3081-32205.s?type=CoinArchives3081
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Estimate: 45000-50000 USD
Anne "Vigo" Crown 1703 MS65 NGC, KM519.1, S-3576, ESC-1340. Simply put, this is the best Vigo Crown any collector can ever hope to obtain; almost certainly the finest extant, and by far the highest graded on NGC and PCGS's databases. Described in the Whetmore catalogue as "extremely fine, proof-like", purchased from an estate with an original envelope stating "From Aunt, 1703" implying it was put aside before it ever entered circulation - and this theory is certainly borne out by the quality this Crown exhibits. Perfectly and centrally struck, its devices ever-so-slightly matte in comparison to the Prooflike glossy fields behind, its color a storm-gray with bursts of gold and steel blue at the peripheries, its eye appeal unbeatable. Collectors familiar with British Crowns will certainly realize that, despite its gem grade being unprecedented for the type, this specimen is leagues beyond even this lofty technical certification. An outstanding jewel of the Crown series. Sold with a copy of the 1961 Whetmore catalogue.
Ex. Whetmore Collection (Glendining, 14 July 1961, Lot 89) (Where it realized £135.0.0)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-anne-vigo-crown-1703-ms65-ngc-/a/3081-32205.s?type=CoinArchives3081
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 45000-50000 USD