(1713) Medal MI-404/265 WM Peace of Utrecht SP(PCGS#902108)

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拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

32071

等级

SP61

价格

298,073

详细说明

GREAT BRITAIN. Anne/Peace of Utrecht Gold Medal, 1713. London Mint. NGC MS-61. MI-400/257; Eimer-460; Pax in Nummis-430. By J. Croker. Diameter: 34mm; Weight: 31.87 gms. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and mantled bust left; Reverse: Britannia standing slightly left, holding olive branch, shield, and spear; in background, naval scene to left, pastoral scene to right. An enchanting design, this medallic issue from the penultimate year of Anne's reign offers a great deal of lustrous brilliance and a captivating golden-orange tone accentuating the devices. The bust on the obverse in particular is rather bold and in strong relief, with just some scattered friction preventing an even higher designation. Already difficult in gold, this SCARCER piece is undoubtedly one of the better examples extant. Adding to its immense allure and intrigue that much more is the fact that this piece was struck on a much heavier than expected planchet for the issue. Though the standard references make no mention of a weight tolerance, the present specimen is, in fact, roughly 40% heavier than other observed examples of the type in gold. As such, this assuredly is one of the most interesting and dazzling representatives of the emission that one will likely encounter. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000. Provenance: From the Augustana Collection. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click here. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com