Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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GREAT BRITAIN. 5 Pounds, 1826. London Mint. George IV. PCGS PROOF-62 Deep Cameo.
S-3797; Fr-373; KM-702; WR-213 (R3). By: William Wyon. Lettered edge. Mintage: 150. An incredible RARITY of the British milled series, this marvelous proof issue emanates beauty from its deep cameo surfaces. The perfectly applied portraiture of George IV is adorned with impressive details and presents an expressive glimpse of the king. The fields provide a deep mirrorlike finish, with a wonderful reflective quality. The devices are lightly frosted, with just a bit of breaking in this frost on the cheek of George. Some friction is seen, likely accounting for the grade given the paucity of hits. Nevertheless, this piece is incredibly impressive, and stands as a glorious example from the famed 11-piece proof set of 1826. With specimens only occasionally coming to market, we expect fierce competition to be the winning bidder on this lot. A numismatic treasure that is bound to reside in an incredibly advanced numismatic cabinet of British gold. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click here.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $80000 - $100000
S-3797; Fr-373; KM-702; WR-213 (R3). By: William Wyon. Lettered edge. Mintage: 150. An incredible RARITY of the British milled series, this marvelous proof issue emanates beauty from its deep cameo surfaces. The perfectly applied portraiture of George IV is adorned with impressive details and presents an expressive glimpse of the king. The fields provide a deep mirrorlike finish, with a wonderful reflective quality. The devices are lightly frosted, with just a bit of breaking in this frost on the cheek of George. Some friction is seen, likely accounting for the grade given the paucity of hits. Nevertheless, this piece is incredibly impressive, and stands as a glorious example from the famed 11-piece proof set of 1826. With specimens only occasionally coming to market, we expect fierce competition to be the winning bidder on this lot. A numismatic treasure that is bound to reside in an incredibly advanced numismatic cabinet of British gold. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click here.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $80000 - $100000