Heritage World Coin Auctions
ANA Signature Sale 3094 19-20 Aug 2021
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Great Britain
Commonwealth Pattern 1/2 Crown 1651 VF35 NGC, Sun mm, ESC-63 (prev. ESC-444), N-2732. Edge: TRVTH AND PEACE 1651 (olive branch) PETRVS BLONDAEVS INVENTOR FECIT (palm branch). A piece most obviously the work of Simon and Blondeau, evident even after moderate circulation and handling when compared to contemporary hammered issues of Ramage and his group of moneyers. While the design remains familiar, its execution is leaps and bounds above its counterparts. Struck upon Blondeau's recently commissioned screw-press, the raised features remain crisp, supporting even the most minute details rendered in the sun mintmark and harp. Lit aglow with prominent, glassy, apricot and subtle lavender cabinet tones, gently muting scattered light marks and scratches witnessed throughout, defining the assigned grade. Collectors of this non-monarchical issue are faced with the chance of owning not one, but two of these scarce 1/2 Crown Patterns of Simon and Blondeau's collaboration, and should spark significant bidding interest in both designs.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-commonwealth-pattern-1-2-crown-1651-vf35-ngc-/a/3094-34748.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD
Commonwealth Pattern 1/2 Crown 1651 VF35 NGC, Sun mm, ESC-63 (prev. ESC-444), N-2732. Edge: TRVTH AND PEACE 1651 (olive branch) PETRVS BLONDAEVS INVENTOR FECIT (palm branch). A piece most obviously the work of Simon and Blondeau, evident even after moderate circulation and handling when compared to contemporary hammered issues of Ramage and his group of moneyers. While the design remains familiar, its execution is leaps and bounds above its counterparts. Struck upon Blondeau's recently commissioned screw-press, the raised features remain crisp, supporting even the most minute details rendered in the sun mintmark and harp. Lit aglow with prominent, glassy, apricot and subtle lavender cabinet tones, gently muting scattered light marks and scratches witnessed throughout, defining the assigned grade. Collectors of this non-monarchical issue are faced with the chance of owning not one, but two of these scarce 1/2 Crown Patterns of Simon and Blondeau's collaboration, and should spark significant bidding interest in both designs.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-commonwealth-pattern-1-2-crown-1651-vf35-ngc-/a/3094-34748.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD