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1764 Gold Pattern Half-Guinea, Extremely Rare, ex Slaney, ex Dangar - NGC PF64 CAM, Equal Finest Graded #2124454-038 (AGW=0.1155 oz.)
PF 64 CAMEO | GREAT BRITAIN. George III, 1760-1820.
Gold half-guinea, 1764. Proof.
Smaller laureate bust right; GEORGIVS · III · DEI · GRATIA · [George III, by the grace of God]. / Crowned, garnished shield of arms; date divided above; · M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · R · A · T · ET · E · [King of Great Britain France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgm, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire].
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 CAMEO, certification number 2124454-038.
ex. Slaney Collection, SPINK 3024, lot 9, 15th May 2003.
ex. H.C. Dangar Collection, Glendining, lot 181, 15 April 1953.
Extremely Rare, R5, Equal Finest (NGC & PCGS), ex. Slaney, ex. Dangar
NGC Proof 64 Cameo. As attractive as is ever seen of the issue. Unblemished portrait and immaculate reverse with striation marks. Extremely rare. 6-10 examples known. Dual finest graded.
- Rated R5, extremely rare. There are only 6-10 examples.
- One of two examples graded as Proof 64. None graded higher by either grading company.
- Impressive provenance stretching to 1953, including the Slaney Collection.
This is an extremely rare pattern issue by the great Richard Yeo in his prime. Only five examples, including this one, have traded publicly in the last two decades. This particularly delicate and well-proportioned bust exists on no other issue. This is also the joint finest graded example of this unique bust.
The svelte slopes of neck, cheek and shoulder are so perfectly and subtly engraved, giving the impression of freshly pressed snow. A velvet lustre shimmers and dances over each curve breathing life into the regnal depiction. Flipping the coin over, a bold and precisely engraved royal shield meets the eye. This contrast perfectly complements each side of the coin, accenting both the softness of royal flesh and the cold strength of aristocracy. All of this boldly stands out against beautifully reflective fields of a subtle olive tone that under direct light erupts into a blazing yellow.
Truly a world class example, having graced the Dangar Collection, Slaney Collection and British Collection. Befitting only of the cream of numismatic collectors.
NGC Census in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 2
Reference: Bull.864 [R5]; Fr.359 [var.]; KM.599 [var.]; MCE.407 [var.]; S.3732 [var.]; WR.128 [R5]
Diameter: 21.5 mm.
Weight: 3.92 g. (AGW=0.1155 oz.)
Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
PF 64 CAMEO | GREAT BRITAIN. George III, 1760-1820.
Gold half-guinea, 1764. Proof.
Smaller laureate bust right; GEORGIVS · III · DEI · GRATIA · [George III, by the grace of God]. / Crowned, garnished shield of arms; date divided above; · M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · R · A · T · ET · E · [King of Great Britain France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgm, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire].
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 CAMEO, certification number 2124454-038.
ex. Slaney Collection, SPINK 3024, lot 9, 15th May 2003.
ex. H.C. Dangar Collection, Glendining, lot 181, 15 April 1953.
Extremely Rare, R5, Equal Finest (NGC & PCGS), ex. Slaney, ex. Dangar
NGC Proof 64 Cameo. As attractive as is ever seen of the issue. Unblemished portrait and immaculate reverse with striation marks. Extremely rare. 6-10 examples known. Dual finest graded.
- Rated R5, extremely rare. There are only 6-10 examples.
- One of two examples graded as Proof 64. None graded higher by either grading company.
- Impressive provenance stretching to 1953, including the Slaney Collection.
This is an extremely rare pattern issue by the great Richard Yeo in his prime. Only five examples, including this one, have traded publicly in the last two decades. This particularly delicate and well-proportioned bust exists on no other issue. This is also the joint finest graded example of this unique bust.
The svelte slopes of neck, cheek and shoulder are so perfectly and subtly engraved, giving the impression of freshly pressed snow. A velvet lustre shimmers and dances over each curve breathing life into the regnal depiction. Flipping the coin over, a bold and precisely engraved royal shield meets the eye. This contrast perfectly complements each side of the coin, accenting both the softness of royal flesh and the cold strength of aristocracy. All of this boldly stands out against beautifully reflective fields of a subtle olive tone that under direct light erupts into a blazing yellow.
Truly a world class example, having graced the Dangar Collection, Slaney Collection and British Collection. Befitting only of the cream of numismatic collectors.
NGC Census in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 2
Reference: Bull.864 [R5]; Fr.359 [var.]; KM.599 [var.]; MCE.407 [var.]; S.3732 [var.]; WR.128 [R5]
Diameter: 21.5 mm.
Weight: 3.92 g. (AGW=0.1155 oz.)
Composition: 916.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.