Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2020 Auction 5-6 Aug 2020
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IONIAN ISLANDS. 2 Oboli, 1819. George III. PCGS PROOF-65 Brown Gold Shield.
KM-33; Prid-18a. Coin rotation. A VERY SCARCE issue featuring the Lion of Saint Mark on the obverse with William Wyon's seated Britannia on the reverse. A beautiful original looking example exhibiting smooth mocha surfaces complemented by hints of mint red in the protected areas and frosty devices combined with crisp blocked off design elements. A lovely iridescent sheen pops out when tilted in the light adding immense eye appeal to this seldom encountered issue.
Estimate: $2200.00- $2600.00
KM-33; Prid-18a. Coin rotation. A VERY SCARCE issue featuring the Lion of Saint Mark on the obverse with William Wyon's seated Britannia on the reverse. A beautiful original looking example exhibiting smooth mocha surfaces complemented by hints of mint red in the protected areas and frosty devices combined with crisp blocked off design elements. A lovely iridescent sheen pops out when tilted in the light adding immense eye appeal to this seldom encountered issue.
Estimate: $2200.00- $2600.00