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German New Guinea
German Colony. Wilhelm II gold Proof 10 Mark 1895-A PR65 Cameo NGC, Berlin mint, KM8, Fr-2, J-708, D&S-386. A superb offering of German colonial numismatics that immediately impresses the viewer with its immense rarity, as well as its praiseworthy technical condition. Collectors of this series are familiar with the iconic "Bird of Paradise" design, yet this is likely due to the relatively common (though still scarce in their own right) silver and copper issues produced in the prior year, 1894. Gold issues of this design are much scarcer. By comparison, only 2,000 circulation series 10 Marks were produced in 1895. Notably, the Standard Catalog of World Coins omits mintage figures for Proofs of that year; however, it is beyond any doubt that they are extremely scarce--in fact, the present piece represents only the third such example that we have seen. For reference, the most recent example that we sold hammered for $60,000 in January of 2020, though that piece was without the distinguished "Cameo" designation, unlike the specimen offered here. An incredible selection, graced with mirror brilliance in the fields and contrasting devices that have been crafted with clarity and layered with a subtle golden frost. Accordingly, we expect fierce bidding for this veritable jewel of a coin, one that would indeed be difficult to meaningfully improve upon at this lofty grade designation.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-new-guinea/german-new-guinea-german-colony-wilhelm-ii-gold-proof-10-mark-1895-a-pr65-cameo-ngc-/a/3096-30193.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 30000-50000 USD
German Colony. Wilhelm II gold Proof 10 Mark 1895-A PR65 Cameo NGC, Berlin mint, KM8, Fr-2, J-708, D&S-386. A superb offering of German colonial numismatics that immediately impresses the viewer with its immense rarity, as well as its praiseworthy technical condition. Collectors of this series are familiar with the iconic "Bird of Paradise" design, yet this is likely due to the relatively common (though still scarce in their own right) silver and copper issues produced in the prior year, 1894. Gold issues of this design are much scarcer. By comparison, only 2,000 circulation series 10 Marks were produced in 1895. Notably, the Standard Catalog of World Coins omits mintage figures for Proofs of that year; however, it is beyond any doubt that they are extremely scarce--in fact, the present piece represents only the third such example that we have seen. For reference, the most recent example that we sold hammered for $60,000 in January of 2020, though that piece was without the distinguished "Cameo" designation, unlike the specimen offered here. An incredible selection, graced with mirror brilliance in the fields and contrasting devices that have been crafted with clarity and layered with a subtle golden frost. Accordingly, we expect fierce bidding for this veritable jewel of a coin, one that would indeed be difficult to meaningfully improve upon at this lofty grade designation.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-new-guinea/german-new-guinea-german-colony-wilhelm-ii-gold-proof-10-mark-1895-a-pr65-cameo-ngc-/a/3096-30193.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 30000-50000 USD