German New Guinea: German Colony. Wilhelm II gold Proof 10 Mark 1895-A PR66 NGC,...
Description
Spectacular Ex. Eliasberg German New Guinea 10 Mark
German Colony. Wilhelm II gold Proof 10 Mark 1895-A PR66
NGC, Berlin mint, KM8, J-708, D&S-386, Fr-2. Mintage: 2,000
(for both Proof and Business Strikes). The smaller of the two gold
issues produced for German New Guinea in 1895 following the success
of the copper and silver emissions from 1894, all but the two
smallest copper types featuring the Bird of Paradise, perhaps the
island of New Guinea's most famous indigenous wildlife. Though the
20 Mark is the larger denomination of the colony's two gold issues,
the 10 Mark is nearly equal in terms of overall rarity,
desirability, and collectability. They are both juggernauts of
World numismatics, each being among the most beautifully produced
gold coins of all time. Suffice to say, the preservation on this
premium Gem Proof specimen is more than suitable, even for a coin
with such special engraving and superior strike quality. Only five
NGC examples of this Proof issue, the current coin included, have
reached or exceeded the PR66 threshold. Perhaps just as important
though is the Eliasberg/Clapp pedigree, a badge of honor belonging
to some of the finest World gold coins in existence. This selection
will be the highest graded example of it's kind to ever sell with
Heritage, we look forward to the potential excitement that could
accompany this special piece come auction day.Ex. Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Spink | Stack's, April 2005, Lot 2249); John H. Clapp Collection (Clapp estate to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., 1942)
From the Eternal Collection, Part III
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 19.5mm
Weight: 3.982g
AGW: 0.1152oz
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000.
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