Heritage World Coin Auctions
Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. George IV gold Proof Half Sovereign 1821, KM681, S-3802, WR-244 (R3), PR65 NGC. Laureate Head, Ornately Garnished Crowned Shield reverse. A beautiful rarity from the seldom seen Coronation proof set, this combination of obverse and reverse was used only during this one year. The surfaces of this specimen sparkle with reflective gold luster, the fields exhibit classic orange-peel texture, and the strike is fully detailed. The golden color is enchanting. Very rare and especially so in this exalted grade.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $1200 in VF, $2600 in EF, $4000 in UNC.
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. George IV gold Proof Half Sovereign 1821, KM681, S-3802, WR-244 (R3), PR65 NGC. Laureate Head, Ornately Garnished Crowned Shield reverse. A beautiful rarity from the seldom seen Coronation proof set, this combination of obverse and reverse was used only during this one year. The surfaces of this specimen sparkle with reflective gold luster, the fields exhibit classic orange-peel texture, and the strike is fully detailed. The golden color is enchanting. Very rare and especially so in this exalted grade.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $1200 in VF, $2600 in EF, $4000 in UNC.
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD