Great Britain
George IV gold Proof Sovereign 1826 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM696, S-3801, W&R-237 (R2), Marsh-11A. Reeded edge. Endlessly appealing, with decadent golden frost laid upon George's features and the reverse shield motif alike. The fields are jet-black by contrast, providing a pleasing and stark juxtaposition with the devices to result in NGC's "Ultra Cameo" designation. Full harvest-gold radiance permeates the planchet, yielding a visual charm that one could certainly not hope for from any typical selection of this Proof issue. If not for isolated breaks in the frost, or perhaps an excess wisp or two in the fields, this brilliant selection could easily have attained gem status.
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Estimate: 8000-12000 USD