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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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William & Mary gold 5 Guineas 1692, Elephant & Castle hallmark, S-3423, AU50 NGC, remnant luster, details a little soft on the shield as well as on the edge, the portraits pleasing, the surfaces showing only tiny abrasions. The famous hallmark, appearing below the conjoined busts of the king and queen, designates that the gold used to mint this coin was furnished by the Africa Company, which had mines in guinea; the Elephant & Castle was their badge. We refer collectors interested in the history and details about the intriguing design of this coin to our Sale #3016, January 2012, Lot 24345, viewable online at HA.com/Archives.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
William & Mary gold 5 Guineas 1692, Elephant & Castle hallmark, S-3423, AU50 NGC, remnant luster, details a little soft on the shield as well as on the edge, the portraits pleasing, the surfaces showing only tiny abrasions. The famous hallmark, appearing below the conjoined busts of the king and queen, designates that the gold used to mint this coin was furnished by the Africa Company, which had mines in guinea; the Elephant & Castle was their badge. We refer collectors interested in the history and details about the intriguing design of this coin to our Sale #3016, January 2012, Lot 24345, viewable online at HA.com/Archives.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD