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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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Ferdinand & Isabella (1474-1504) gold 2 Excelentes ND, Seville mint, from 1497, Fr-129, Calico-78, Cayon-2926, MS62 NGC. + : FERNANDVS : 7 : ELISABET : DEI : GRA :, crowned busts facing, an S between and •X• above / SVB : VMBRA : ALARVM : TVAR, an eagle, head left, supporting quartered arms of the Catholic Monarchs. A beautiful example of this type with excellent obverse portraits. Some striking weakness is noted, particularly on the eagle's head, but the detail in the arms more than makes up for it. The surfaces retain ample luster and bear few marks of note.
Estimate: 4000-4500 USD
Ferdinand & Isabella (1474-1504) gold 2 Excelentes ND, Seville mint, from 1497, Fr-129, Calico-78, Cayon-2926, MS62 NGC. + : FERNANDVS : 7 : ELISABET : DEI : GRA :, crowned busts facing, an S between and •X• above / SVB : VMBRA : ALARVM : TVAR, an eagle, head left, supporting quartered arms of the Catholic Monarchs. A beautiful example of this type with excellent obverse portraits. Some striking weakness is noted, particularly on the eagle's head, but the detail in the arms more than makes up for it. The surfaces retain ample luster and bear few marks of note.
Estimate: 4000-4500 USD