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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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George V Specimen 50 Cents 1929, Ottawa mint, KM25a, SP68 PCGS. Ultimate quality and unimaginable in a finer state of preservation with pearly satin sheen that covers the surfaces, no perceivable flaws as a result of careless handling and design crispness that is indicative of a presentation-quality issue. Faint golden tone adorns both sides with the overall brilliance suggesting the application of a light preservative lacquer at the mint. Outside of the 1911 Specimens sets that were struck to coincide the coronation of George V as King, and were distributed to the public, the 1929 sets appear to have been the most plentifully produced. Even so, their total mintage was assuredly rather scant, with reasonable estimates suggesting that only around 20 or so sets were made. Today, accounting for natural attrition, about 60% of this number is accounted for, with PCGS showing eleven coins in their census and NGC containing one. Not surprisingly, the present piece is the the finest graded at either service, tied with one other example for the distinction. As such, a coin that is desirable not only for its high denomination (large size) status, but also as a contender for the ultimate half dollar of George V in existence.From The Prager Collection of Canadian Specimen Coins
Estimate: 20000-25000 USD
George V Specimen 50 Cents 1929, Ottawa mint, KM25a, SP68 PCGS. Ultimate quality and unimaginable in a finer state of preservation with pearly satin sheen that covers the surfaces, no perceivable flaws as a result of careless handling and design crispness that is indicative of a presentation-quality issue. Faint golden tone adorns both sides with the overall brilliance suggesting the application of a light preservative lacquer at the mint. Outside of the 1911 Specimens sets that were struck to coincide the coronation of George V as King, and were distributed to the public, the 1929 sets appear to have been the most plentifully produced. Even so, their total mintage was assuredly rather scant, with reasonable estimates suggesting that only around 20 or so sets were made. Today, accounting for natural attrition, about 60% of this number is accounted for, with PCGS showing eleven coins in their census and NGC containing one. Not surprisingly, the present piece is the the finest graded at either service, tied with one other example for the distinction. As such, a coin that is desirable not only for its high denomination (large size) status, but also as a contender for the ultimate half dollar of George V in existence.From The Prager Collection of Canadian Specimen Coins
Estimate: 20000-25000 USD