a gold sovereign coin with a crown on the front and a crown on the back
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Estimate €40,000
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Description
GREAT BRITAIN James II (1685–1688). 5 guineas, first bust 1688, London. Obverse: IACOBVS. II. - DEI. GRATIA. Laurel-wreathed head facing left. Reverse: MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX (date). Cross formed of four crowned escutcheons, with a coat of arms in the centre, flanked by four sceptres. S.3397 - Bull.316 - GH.44 - Fr.292; Gold - 36.5 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded specimen at both NGC and PCGS! NGC AU 58+ (6891811-001). Featuring the small bust and ‘QVARTO’ edge lettering. A small scratch on the cheek, minimal hairlines and handling marks on the fields. Beautifully struck. Retains its lustre beneath a patina with golden highlights. Rare in this grade. Superb. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, EU buyers will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/2123.mp4
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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