Stack's Bowers Galleries

August 2020 Auction  –  5 - 7 August 2020

Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2020 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Paper Money

Part A: We, 05.08.2020, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Th, 06.08.2020, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part C: Th, 06.08.2020, from 10:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

IONIAN ISLANDS. 2 Oboli, 1819. George III. PCGS PROOF-65 Brown Gold Shield.
KM-33; Prid-18a. Coin rotation. A VE RY SCARCE issue featuring the Lion of Saint Mark on the obverse with William Wyon's seated Britannia on the reverse. A beautiful original looking example exhibiting smooth mocha surfaces complemented by hints of mint red in the protected areas and frosty devices combined with crisp blocked off design elements. A lovely iridescent sheen pops out when tilted in the light adding immense eye appeal to this seldom encountered issue.
Estimate: $2200.00- $2600.00

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Price realized 2'400 USD
Starting price 1'320 USD
Estimate 2'200 USD
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