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NYINC Signature Sale 3081 12-13 Jan 2020
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George II gold 1/2 Guinea 1760 MS66 NGC, KM587, S-3685. The year of this King's death; tied for highest graded of this type by either NGC or PCGS, and indeed, no other George II 1/2 Guineas of any year have come close to matching this amazing premium gem. Truly stunning quality, positively aglow with luster with exceptional striking detail. Despite its being 259 years old, it looks firmly as if it could have left the mint mere minutes ago. The finest for technical quality and quite possibly the single finest for eye appeal, a veritable jewel in every sense.
Ex. Millennia Collection
From the Caranett Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-ii-gold-1-2-guinea-1760-ms66-ngc-/a/3081-32214.s?type=CoinArchives3081
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
George II gold 1/2 Guinea 1760 MS66 NGC, KM587, S-3685. The year of this King's death; tied for highest graded of this type by either NGC or PCGS, and indeed, no other George II 1/2 Guineas of any year have come close to matching this amazing premium gem. Truly stunning quality, positively aglow with luster with exceptional striking detail. Despite its being 259 years old, it looks firmly as if it could have left the mint mere minutes ago. The finest for technical quality and quite possibly the single finest for eye appeal, a veritable jewel in every sense.
Ex. Millennia Collection
From the Caranett Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-ii-gold-1-2-guinea-1760-ms66-ngc-/a/3081-32214.s?type=CoinArchives3081
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD