Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign (20 Shillings), ND (1603-04). London Mint; im: Thistle. James I. PCGS AU-53 Gold Shield.
S-2609; Fr-226; N-2066; Fr-226. Weight: 11.03 gms. Second bust with decorated and ornate armor. The single finest certified of the type on the PCGS population report, none finer. A VERY RARE and highly sought after type exhibiting strong features with good definition of the intricate details and even wear displaying lovely soft sunset hued patina that radiates from the devices. A very pleasing to the eye survivor of this early British large gold type that seldom appears on the market worthy of a premium bid from advanced collectors. Accompanied by an old Seaby envelope that suggests this piece was purchased circa 1981.
Estimate: $20000.00- $30000.00
S-2609; Fr-226; N-2066; Fr-226. Weight: 11.03 gms. Second bust with decorated and ornate armor. The single finest certified of the type on the PCGS population report, none finer. A VERY RARE and highly sought after type exhibiting strong features with good definition of the intricate details and even wear displaying lovely soft sunset hued patina that radiates from the devices. A very pleasing to the eye survivor of this early British large gold type that seldom appears on the market worthy of a premium bid from advanced collectors. Accompanied by an old Seaby envelope that suggests this piece was purchased circa 1981.
Estimate: $20000.00- $30000.00