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James II gold 5 Guineas 1687 VF35 NGC, KM460.1, Fr-292, S-3397A, Schneider-452. TERTIO edge. A relatively more circulated example of this contested 17th-century gold 5 Guineas, which nonetheless maintains clear originality and visual appeal. A soft, honeyed champagne patina evenly decorates the surfaces, producing a refined sense of age that is found wanting in many other circulated coins. To make the offering yet more attractive, the faces are wholly absent any larger or impactful circulation marks. A storied coin that undoubtedly saw extensive exchange through the wealthier hands of its age.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-james-ii-gold-5-guineas-1687-vf35-ngc-/a/3094-33204.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
James II gold 5 Guineas 1687 VF35 NGC, KM460.1, Fr-292, S-3397A, Schneider-452. TERTIO edge. A relatively more circulated example of this contested 17th-century gold 5 Guineas, which nonetheless maintains clear originality and visual appeal. A soft, honeyed champagne patina evenly decorates the surfaces, producing a refined sense of age that is found wanting in many other circulated coins. To make the offering yet more attractive, the faces are wholly absent any larger or impactful circulation marks. A storied coin that undoubtedly saw extensive exchange through the wealthier hands of its age.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-james-ii-gold-5-guineas-1687-vf35-ngc-/a/3094-33204.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD