Great Britain: George II gold 5 Guineas 1748 MS62 PCGS,...
Description
Beaming Near-Choice 5 Guineas
George II gold 5 Guineas 1748 MS62 PCGS, KM586.2, S-3666,
Fr-334. Second (Older) Laureate Bust. SECVNDO edge. Only our second
occasion handling this prized 5 Guineas type over the past decade,
with this example matching the highest-graded specimen that we have
ever offered, which was the former Pittman Collection example that
traded in 2014 (Heritage Auction 3033, August 2014, Lot 23272).
This wonderfully attractive specimen offers ample luster throughout
the peerless surfaces. Destined to be a cabinet showpiece, this
will surely excite advanced collectors.Metal: Gold
Diameter: 37.00mm
Weight: 41.75g
AGW: 1.2308oz
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000.
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