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August 2020 Auction  5-6 Aug 2020
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Lot 21278

Starting price: 6000 USD
Price realized: 22 000 USD
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GREAT BRITAIN. George II Coronation Gold Medal, 1727. London Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
MI-479/4; Eimer-510. By J. Croker. Obverse: GEORGIVS II D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX, laureate, draped, and armored bust left; Reverse: VOLENTES PER POPULOS, George seated right on throne, holding scepter and orb, and being crowned by Britannia standing to right, holding cornucopia and leaning upon fasces; in two lines in exergue, CORON XI OCTOB / MDCCXXVII. An enticingly choice and alluring specimen, this example--tied with just two others for the finest across both services--features great brilliance and a subtle golden-yellow hue throughout. Assuredly one of the best of its type extant, and VERY RARE in gold. To view all items from the Duke of Lansing Collection, click here.

From the Duke of Lansing Collection.

Estimate: $10000.00- $15000.00
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