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Holland. Provincial gold Proof Off-Metal Gulden 1681 PR64 Cameo NGC, KM61a, Fr-Unl., Delm-801 (R1), CNM-2.28.98, PW-Ho58.4. 17.47gm. Struck to 5 Ducat weight. An incredibly captivating rendition of this most challenging and elusive off-metal striking in gold, reportedly minted in weights of 4, 4-1/2, and 5 Ducats. Produced to the highest standard, both the obverse and reverse alike carry the feel of a special medallic issue. The devices, sharply and deeply impressed, are overlaid in a contouring mint frost and set against pondlike reflectivity in the fields--all factors that set the offering on the very cusp of gem certification. Although very minor wisps likely account for the assigned grade, this is virtually a moot point, even more so when considering that this is the finest of only two to be graded across NGC and PCGS to date. According to our research, this is one of a mere 2 specimens to have appeared at auction in recent decades, with the last to sell, an SP63 from PCGS, bringing $43,200 as part of our August 2020 Platinum Night sale 3085. For the sake of completeness, we note that an example was also present in Sotheby's 1903 sale of the Murdoch Collection (lot 1141). This selection could hardly be improved upon, and we can only anticipate the interest it will receive as it crosses the auction block for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Ex. Künker Auction 68 (October 2001, Lot 2306)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/netherlands/holland/netherlands-holland-provincial-gold-proof-off-metal-gulden-1681-pr64-cameo-ngc-/a/3096-30418.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Holland. Provincial gold Proof Off-Metal Gulden 1681 PR64 Cameo NGC, KM61a, Fr-Unl., Delm-801 (R1), CNM-2.28.98, PW-Ho58.4. 17.47gm. Struck to 5 Ducat weight. An incredibly captivating rendition of this most challenging and elusive off-metal striking in gold, reportedly minted in weights of 4, 4-1/2, and 5 Ducats. Produced to the highest standard, both the obverse and reverse alike carry the feel of a special medallic issue. The devices, sharply and deeply impressed, are overlaid in a contouring mint frost and set against pondlike reflectivity in the fields--all factors that set the offering on the very cusp of gem certification. Although very minor wisps likely account for the assigned grade, this is virtually a moot point, even more so when considering that this is the finest of only two to be graded across NGC and PCGS to date. According to our research, this is one of a mere 2 specimens to have appeared at auction in recent decades, with the last to sell, an SP63 from PCGS, bringing $43,200 as part of our August 2020 Platinum Night sale 3085. For the sake of completeness, we note that an example was also present in Sotheby's 1903 sale of the Murdoch Collection (lot 1141). This selection could hardly be improved upon, and we can only anticipate the interest it will receive as it crosses the auction block for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Ex. Künker Auction 68 (October 2001, Lot 2306)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/netherlands/holland/netherlands-holland-provincial-gold-proof-off-metal-gulden-1681-pr64-cameo-ngc-/a/3096-30418.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD