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George V silver Pattern "Waitangi" Crown 1935 MS64 NGC, KM-Pn4, cf. Dav-433 (circulation issue). An exceedingly rare Pattern production of the 1935 "Waitangi" crown issued for the Silver Jubilee of George V's reign and representing the Treaty of Waitangi signed in February of 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and Maori chiefs. Upon initial inspection, the design appears extremely similar to the ultimate circulation issue of the type, though closer examination, specifically to the reverse, reveals distinct differences that clearly separate this example from the later issuance. Significantly, the crown above the Maori chief and captain shaking hands is noticeably smaller. In the regular circulation series, the design is such that it overlaps both figures. Here it is small enough that this does not occur; rather, the crown "floats" between the two figures, with neither of their heads nor the chief's staff touching this feature. Other lesser variances are noted as well. The chief's skirt displays a straight-patterned design, unbroken by horizontal lines, while his hair shows significantly less texturing than is seen in the final design choice, and the small cross separating the word "CROWN" from the date (1935) is thinner in its design.
If the rarity of this highly coveted type, presented with the further acclaim of Pattern production, were not enough, the condition of the piece leaves little to be desired. Soft silvery luster veils the devices and open expanses alike, an undercurrent of sunset hues adding a strong character to the offering, which displays no marks of note and only the faintest signs of handling to establish the assigned, near-gem grade. This example, without a shadow of a doubt, represents one of the most important items in the entire New Zealand numismatic series, and whoever comes into possession of this singular selection will find himself the proud owner of a piece of history that remains out of the hands of virtually all other collectors.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/new-zealand/new-zealand-george-v-silver-pattern-waitangi-crown-1935-ms64-ngc-/a/3096-30424.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
George V silver Pattern "Waitangi" Crown 1935 MS64 NGC, KM-Pn4, cf. Dav-433 (circulation issue). An exceedingly rare Pattern production of the 1935 "Waitangi" crown issued for the Silver Jubilee of George V's reign and representing the Treaty of Waitangi signed in February of 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and Maori chiefs. Upon initial inspection, the design appears extremely similar to the ultimate circulation issue of the type, though closer examination, specifically to the reverse, reveals distinct differences that clearly separate this example from the later issuance. Significantly, the crown above the Maori chief and captain shaking hands is noticeably smaller. In the regular circulation series, the design is such that it overlaps both figures. Here it is small enough that this does not occur; rather, the crown "floats" between the two figures, with neither of their heads nor the chief's staff touching this feature. Other lesser variances are noted as well. The chief's skirt displays a straight-patterned design, unbroken by horizontal lines, while his hair shows significantly less texturing than is seen in the final design choice, and the small cross separating the word "CROWN" from the date (1935) is thinner in its design.
If the rarity of this highly coveted type, presented with the further acclaim of Pattern production, were not enough, the condition of the piece leaves little to be desired. Soft silvery luster veils the devices and open expanses alike, an undercurrent of sunset hues adding a strong character to the offering, which displays no marks of note and only the faintest signs of handling to establish the assigned, near-gem grade. This example, without a shadow of a doubt, represents one of the most important items in the entire New Zealand numismatic series, and whoever comes into possession of this singular selection will find himself the proud owner of a piece of history that remains out of the hands of virtually all other collectors.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/new-zealand/new-zealand-george-v-silver-pattern-waitangi-crown-1935-ms64-ngc-/a/3096-30424.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD