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Republic 7-Piece Certified Proof Set 1939 NGC,
1) Farthing - PR65 Red and Brown, KM9, S-6645
2) 1/2 Penny - PR65 Red and Brown, KM10, S-6644
3) 3 Pence - PR67 Cameo, KM12, S-6637
4) 6 Pence - PR65+, KM13, S-6636
5) Shilling - PR66+, KM14, S-6635
6) Florin - PR65+, KM15, S-6634
7) 1/2 Crown - PR65+ Cameo, KM16, S-6633
An absolute gem of a set, most notable for its subtle yet significant change to the obverse legend, signifying the Free State's declaration of sovereignty as a republic with the name Éire. Always a popular and highly collectible series-- one that differed drastically in design from contemporary counterparts. After accepting designs from some of the world's best sculptors, including Paul Manship and Carl Milles, the Art Deco renderings of English sculptor Percy Metfcalfe were ultimate selected, both because of their visual appeal as well as the fact that his designs were technically suited for modern coin production processes. The success of these designs and the famed 1935 British Crown in his trademark style would later cement Metcalfe in history as one of the foremost Art Deco sculptors of his time and prominently used artist on 20th century British coins.
Struck during a highly tumultuous era in both Irish as well as European histories, the scarcity of this set comes as no surprise. In the midst of a growing external threat at the outset of WWII, coupled with Irish society still reeling from the Anglo-Irish Economic War, Irish Proofs of any year from this era remain highly elusive and are almost never encountered as a set. Each individual coin remains in an impressive state of preservation, finding themselves as the finest certified at NGC. The set displays an abundance of eye appeal, displaying meticulous attention to detail, fully embossed upon their respective planchets, resulting in near-medallic features that project boldly towards the viewer. Accompanied by an abundance of wholly deserved "+" and "Cameo" superlatives, this set, almost never encountered at market, presents a highly unusual and elusive opportunity.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ireland/republic-7-piece-certified-proof-set-1939-ngc-/p/3093-29001.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3093-10282021
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
Republic 7-Piece Certified Proof Set 1939 NGC,
1) Farthing - PR65 Red and Brown, KM9, S-6645
2) 1/2 Penny - PR65 Red and Brown, KM10, S-6644
3) 3 Pence - PR67 Cameo, KM12, S-6637
4) 6 Pence - PR65+, KM13, S-6636
5) Shilling - PR66+, KM14, S-6635
6) Florin - PR65+, KM15, S-6634
7) 1/2 Crown - PR65+ Cameo, KM16, S-6633
An absolute gem of a set, most notable for its subtle yet significant change to the obverse legend, signifying the Free State's declaration of sovereignty as a republic with the name Éire. Always a popular and highly collectible series-- one that differed drastically in design from contemporary counterparts. After accepting designs from some of the world's best sculptors, including Paul Manship and Carl Milles, the Art Deco renderings of English sculptor Percy Metfcalfe were ultimate selected, both because of their visual appeal as well as the fact that his designs were technically suited for modern coin production processes. The success of these designs and the famed 1935 British Crown in his trademark style would later cement Metcalfe in history as one of the foremost Art Deco sculptors of his time and prominently used artist on 20th century British coins.
Struck during a highly tumultuous era in both Irish as well as European histories, the scarcity of this set comes as no surprise. In the midst of a growing external threat at the outset of WWII, coupled with Irish society still reeling from the Anglo-Irish Economic War, Irish Proofs of any year from this era remain highly elusive and are almost never encountered as a set. Each individual coin remains in an impressive state of preservation, finding themselves as the finest certified at NGC. The set displays an abundance of eye appeal, displaying meticulous attention to detail, fully embossed upon their respective planchets, resulting in near-medallic features that project boldly towards the viewer. Accompanied by an abundance of wholly deserved "+" and "Cameo" superlatives, this set, almost never encountered at market, presents a highly unusual and elusive opportunity.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ireland/republic-7-piece-certified-proof-set-1939-ngc-/p/3093-29001.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3093-10282021
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD