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 III Proof Shilling 1820, KM666, S-3790, reeded edge, PR65 NGC. Rare. A lovely example with reflective surfaces, this coin is richly toned in shades of deep grayish mauve with blue and amber-gold iridescence. The reverse shield's tiny details are not fully struck up but all other features, including the high rims, are bold. One of the finest examples of this proof seen by the cataloguer in 35 years of involvement in English coins. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $20 in VF, $65 in EF, $175 in UNC.
Estimate: 1250-1750 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. George III Proof Shilling 1820, KM666, S-3790, reeded edge, PR65 NGC. Rare. A lovely example with reflective surfaces, this coin is richly toned in shades of deep grayish mauve with blue and amber-gold iridescence. The reverse shield's tiny details are not fully struck up but all other features, including the high rims, are bold. One of the finest examples of this proof seen by the cataloguer in 35 years of involvement in English coins. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $20 in VF, $65 in EF, $175 in UNC.
Estimate: 1250-1750 USD