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Elizabeth II gold Proof "Queen Isabella and Columbus" 2500 Dollars 1987 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM110, Fr-41. Mintage: 20. A highly exclusive, large gold issue boasting nearly pristine surfaces.

Queen Isabella of Castile financed Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage, aiming to expand Spain's power and spread Christianity. Her support enabled Columbus to reach the Americas, opening the door to Spanish exploration and colonization that reshaped world history.
The Peh Family Collection, Part IV

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 72mm
Weight: 407.26g
AGW: 12.006oz
Melt Value: $51,805.89
Gold Spot: $4,315/oz (12-15-2025 4:52PM CT)
Mintage: 20


Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000.

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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Proxy Bidding Ends 
January
12th Monday 10:50 am CT
Auction Dates
January
12th Monday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
27 Days 8h 50m 58s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 0
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This lot is in: 2 - Signature® Floor Session - The Peh Family Collection, Part IV (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 31001-31234) - 11:00 AM Central Time, Monday, January 12, 2026 (12:00 PM Eastern Time).
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InterContinental New York Barclay
111 East 48th Street
New York, NY 10017

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